Collections Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

This role is responsible for the care and custodianship of Beleura's diverse collections of artworks, objects and furnishings and reports to the General Manager.

Beleura is an 1865 Italianate-style villa located in Mornington, Victoria. It was built on thetraditional lands of the Boon Wurrung / Bunurong people for James Butchart, a stock and stationagent who created a thriving and prosperous business during the Victorian Gold Rush.The last owner and resident, composer John Tallis, left the property in 1996 to a Foundation tomake Beleura accessible to the public.Beleura is presented as a house museum with a primary collection on display in the mainHouse. A small gallery in our visitor centre hosts a changing exhibition related to Beleura's manystories. Our research centre includes specialist photography collections in theatre heritage andcostume design as well as a dedicated ceramic collection.The property is operated by the Tallis Foundation as an historic house museum and garden open to the public on pre-booked tours and for regularly scheduled concerts and other events.This role is diverse and includes collection management, museum interpretation, exhibition programming and volunteer engagement. You will be responsible for the maintenance and presentation of various collections. This includes managing catalogue records, preventative conservation and display. You will develop an exhibition program through the year that is relevant to Beleura and that will appeal to our visitors. Our museum relies on the support of many volunteers. You will be involved in working with volunteers and overseeing their activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, can act independently and has mature decision making skills. This includes experience in a museum or gallery managing collections and collection records. Experience managing a variety of collection objects and their presentation is essential. You have exceptional knowledge of collection cataloguing. You have experience in exhibition delivery and can approach the development of suitable exhibition programming with confidence. As the role involves working with mature volunteers we are seeking someone who can manage and fit into that work culture.

How to Apply

Please download the attached Position Description.

Please reply with :

  • A cover letter explaining how your experience and skills work in a house museum context
  • A resume

For any enquiries regarding details of this position please contact Martin Green, General

Manager, Beleura House and Garden

Closing date for applications : Friday 29 August 2025.

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