Operations & Commercial Manager

The Hellenic Museum is home to 8,000+ years of Greek art, history and stories, all housed in the beautiful, heritage-listed Former Royal Mint building in the heart of Melbourne. We are a small and ambitious team, working hard to create exceptional experiences for the thousands of people who walk through our doors each year.

Now, we’re looking for someone to join us in a new leadership role: Operations & Commercial Manager. If you’ve got experience in operations and events, can spot a commercial opportunity a mile away, and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves when needed, keep reading.

This role blends strategic thinking and hands-on logistics to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Develop and lead strategies to drive revenue through venue hire and retail.

Manage relationships with caterers, suppliers and partners.

Support fellow team members in delivering beautiful, well-run public and private events that reflect the museum’s standards and mission.

Manage the Museum Operations Coordinator, who oversees the museum’s daily operations and volunteer program. Help ensure things are safe, smooth and visitor-friendly.

Look after the nitty-gritty: rosters, reporting, budgets and forecasting.

Work closely with our marketing, programming and development teams.

We are seeking someone who:

Has a solid background in operations, commercial management, or venue/events leadership, ideally in a museum, gallery, event space, or similar.

Can manage budgets, read a profit/loss report, and knows how to get the best value out of suppliers and partnerships.

Has no problem shifting between day-to-day tasks and big-picture thinking.

Can juggle multiple things at once, and keep calm when things don’t go to plan.

Works well with people and is confident talking to suppliers, stakeholders, and visitors alike.

Doesn’t mind the occasional out-of-hours event (time in lieu applies).

Bonus if you’ve got:

An interest in Hellenic culture and history (curiosity counts too).

Experience with retail, inventory, or POS systems.

An eye for events that feel thoughtful, inclusive, and well-executed.

Why join us?

This is a genuine leadership role where you’ll have ownership and influence from day one.

You’ll work in a stunning building surrounded by passionate people and meaningful programs.

You won’t be just another cog; we’re a small team, and your ideas will be heard.

Flexible part-time hours and time in lieu for out-of-hours events.

A chance to help shape the future of a museum unlike any other in Australia.

Sound like something you’d be great at?
We’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role caught your eye. You can also see the full PD at https://www.hellenic.org.au/join-support/work-with-us/careers

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