Institution: Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh), City of Monash
Location: Melbourne (Monash), Victoria, Australia
Contract: Permanent, part-time (36.5 hours per week / 0.96 EFT)
Salary: From $81,501 + superannuation (pro rata)
Deadline: 6 July 2026 (11:55pm)
The Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) is seeking an Exhibitions & Operations Coordinator to oversee the coordination of exhibitions and the operational management of the institution. The role focuses on exhibition logistics, facility operations, and the implementation of systems that ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable museum practices.
This position plays a key role in supporting both exhibition delivery and infrastructure management within a leading photography-focused museum, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and external partners.
The Exhibitions & Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating exhibition installation and de-installation processes, overseeing building maintenance and capital works programmes, and managing key operational systems within the museum.
The role also includes administrative oversight of the Bowness Photography Prize, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and public protection standards, and contributing to the development of sustainable operational practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule exhibition installation and de-installation
- Oversee building maintenance and capital works programmes
- Manage administration of the Bowness Photography Prize
- Ensure compliance with OH&S and public safety requirements
- Implement sustainable and best-practice operational systems
- Coordinate exhibition logistics in collaboration with internal teams
- Support coordination of design, marketing, and media materials
- Work with teams to deliver complex projects within tight deadlines
Requirements
- Experience in exhibition installation and coordination in a museum or gallery context
- Experience with photography or works on paper exhibitions (preferred)
- Experience in operations, facility management, or capital works delivery
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Experience coordinating design or promotional materials (preferred)
- Working with Children Check and National Police Check (required)
