There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. And that’s because you’re not just starting your career, or taking on a bigger challenge. You’re making a real contribution – surrounded by energetic, inspiring people who are driven to make a difference as well. Monash is a place where you’ll be able to develop your career in exciting, sometimes unexpected ways – putting you in the best possible position for a rewarding future.
Who we are
Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) is committed to innovative, experimental and research-based contemporary art and curatorial practice. With a focus upon contemporary art since the 1960s, MUMA seeks to establish the museum as a dynamic site for cultural production, pedagogy and participation – through exhibitions, collection development, curatorial research, publishing, and academic and community engagement
The Opportunity
The Gallery Administrator provides wide-ranging administrative support services to the staff of the Monash University Museum of Art and MADA Gallery. The Gallery Administrator is often the first point of contact for enquiries from students, academics, professional staff and the general public – and as such plays a key role in conveying MUMA and MADA’s professional image.
The Gallery Administrator is also an integral part of the administrative team and provides a range of support services including; FOH and visitor experience, and museum and communications administrative support.
Some of the duties of this role include:
- Providing broad-based administrative support to the Gallery Manager via a range of platforms
- Providing welcoming, informative and efficient Front of House services to ensure a consistently excellent visitor experience at both MUMA and MADA Gallery
- Assisting with coordination and delivery of education, venue hire and other events
- Working with the Communications Officer to develop and deliver timely Monash internal communications plans and campaigns
If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.
This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
To Apply
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply for this position as it is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
Enquiries
Alicia Renew, Gallery Manager, Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), +61 3 9905 1618
Position Description
Closing Date
Monday 23 January 2023, 11:55pm AEDT
