Casual Gallery Assistant and Duty Manager

Reference number: 10652

Closing date: 11:00pm, Sunday 15 June 2025

• Casual position
• Salary commencing at $51.91 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Support the capacity of the community and the organisation to plan and deliver events.
• SE-2

The Opportunity

Casual opportunity to assist in the administration and delivery of exhibitions and events at Moonee Valley Council's Incinerator Gallery. This exciting position will work as part of an enthusiastic team to provide a professional standard of customer service to visitors of the gallery, providing a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for all.

This role will also play an integral part in providing support and invigilation for The Playground Project Melbourne, a trailblazing international exhibition connecting society through art and design and making its southern hemisphere debut at Incinerator Gallery in Melbourne from 28 June to 12 October 2025. Visit our website for more information - Incinerator Gallery - The Playground Project Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the delivery of different programs at the Incinerator Gallery
• Handle and process bookings for the venue along with processing financial transactions
• Contribute to a professional culture with the team as well as the department
• Open and close the gallery on weekdays, weekends and evening events
• Provide a high level of customer service to all venue patrons and stakeholders both in person and over the phone

Skills & Experience

• Qualified or undertaking qualifications in fine/visual or arts administration with some work-related experience or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated administration experience, ideally within the visual and performing arts or events sector
• Demonstrated experience in the daily venue operations of a gallery or other arts facility, and an understanding of working with artists and community groups
• Experience in providing quality customer service, ideally within the visual and performing arts or events sector
• Working with Children Check, Responsible Service of Alcohol certification and First Aid qualifications, are essential.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applicants must address the key selection criteria in their submission to demonstrate their suitability for the role. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

Please note that we will be shortlisting an interviewing during the advertisement period.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Bridget Forbes, Public Programs and Schools Education Officer on (03) 9243 8768 to seek further information 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.