Casual Gallery Technician

Reference number: 10514

Closing date: 11:00pm, 7 April 2025

• Casual position.
• Salary of $33.71 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Band 2.

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Casual Gallery Technician to join the team at Incinerator Gallery. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, creative environment supporting the planning, installation, and de-installation of exhibitions in one of the region's leading community art spaces. You will play a key role in ensuring exhibitions are professionally presented and that all gallery operations are conducted safely and efficiently. If you're passionate about the arts and enjoy working collaboratively, we would love to hear from you!

Incinerator Gallery is considered a leader in Australia's creative industry, spearheading contemporary art and social discourse in Melbourne's northwestern suburbs. As a platform for unique cultural experiences, it connects society through art and design, championing new perspectives that strengthen communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, preparation, installation, and de-installation of exhibitions, ensuring they are set up safely and professionally.
• Liaise with gallery staff and artists to develop timeframes and ensure installation requirements are met.
• Research, procure, and construct appropriate mounts, supports, and equipment for the safe installation of artworks.
• Provide support and supervision to artists and contractors during the installation and de-installation of exhibitions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies to provide a safe working environment for all stakeholders.
• In consultation with permanent gallery staff, plan the appropriate lighting requirements for exhibitions and artworks
• Maintain clean and safe storage of the City's art collection, exhibition equipment, tools and support materials.
• Research, identify and procure necessary equipment, installation aids and supports in consultation and under direction of permanent gallery staff.
• Ensure that venue equipment is set-up, used and packed down as per Moonee Valley City Council safe working policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in exhibition installation, including proficiency in using technical equipment, lighting, and display tools. A strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements for art installations and manual handling procedures is essential. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with artists, contractors, and other stakeholders. Experience working with community arts groups and an understanding of facilities management, particularly in arts venues, would be highly valued.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Jake Treacy, Curator Exhibition Programs (03) 9243 1415 to seek further insights to the role.

In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.