Description:
Exhibition Design Documenter
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking an Exhibition Design Documenter to join Museums Victoria.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Ever dreamed of working in a place where history comes alive, technology meets innovation, and stories are preserved for future generations? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV), where we care for the state's scientific and cultural collections, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire, challenge, and educate. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum to the culturally significant Immigration Museum, the innovative Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, we're a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving the past and shaping the future.
And now, we're on the lookout for an Exhibition Design Documenter. Share your creativity and passion for design to assist us in producing unique, innovative and functionally beautiful spaces for our visitors. Perfect for a self-motivated, collaborative team member, who is ready for active participation in all phases of a project. This fixed term position is in the Design Studio of Museums Victoria, with exciting career prospects to grow and develop.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to support the Spatial Design team in the development of design documentation for the production of three-dimensional built form. This role will assist with MV exhibitions projects, as well as associated programs, events and commercial outputs. The design documenter will work closely with the spatial design manager and exhibition designers, within a collaborative team environment.
Some of the key duties include:
- Assist the Design team to conceptualise, design and document content rich exhibition experiences, incorporating a variety of media.
- Produce design documentation of built form for permanent exhibitions, incoming touring exhibitions, temporary displays, or other projects, as required. This may include technical drawings, 3D renders, or physical scale models to a conceptual level.
- Produce full documentation design drawings for construction & tendering purposes to professional design industry standards.
- Under guidance, interpret project briefs and develop visitor experiences that appropriately engage targeted audiences and communicate the projects goals.
- Produce presentation materials for review by Designers, project teams, managers and relevant stakeholders.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:
- Proven experience in documentation for the construction of exhibition or other related design projects. Proficiency with Rhino and AutoCAD is required.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of CAD design, 3D modelling and related technologies.
- Experience and demonstrated ability in exhibition design or other allied design field. Some experience in a design studio environment preferred.
- Highly developed conceptual and creative skills.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated cultural competency and experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with people at all levels.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This is a VPS3.2, Full-time, Fixed term position. The salary offered is $84,166 base of grade + 11.5% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check.
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing.
To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page.
For more information about this position, please contact Andrew Bailey at ABailey@museum.vic.gov.au .
Please submit the following three documents with your application:
- Your Digital portfolio (websites accepted)
- Covering Letter
- CV detailing relevant experience.
- A statement addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria
- Examples of design documentation you have produced, such as build/CAD drawings, concept renders, illustrations sketches and model photos.
Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 21st May 2025 (11:59 pm)
Join us in shaping the future while preserving the past!