Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $72,189 - $79,753

Grade: VPS 2.2

Occupation: Arts, sports and recreation

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/9382

Australia’s most visited museum organisation is seeking two Cultural Interpreters, First Peoples at Museums Victoria.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Museum Victoria cares for the State's scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.

To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/

About this role

Cultural Interpreters, First Peoples (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position)

- Two positions available
- Based at Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Melbourne Museum
- Deliver engaging educational experiences in the cultural centre and across our three Museum sites

The Cultural Interpreter, First Peoples position plays a crucial role in enhancing audience understanding of First Peoples' knowledge, cultures, histories, and technology.

As part of the First Peoples Experiences department , you will be responsible for delivering engaging programs and activities to diverse audiences.

Please note: If you are interested in applying for this role, but are worried you may not meet the selection criteria, please contact us to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking two cultural interpreters to facilitate learning programs, tours, workshops, and presentations for education groups, community organisations and the general public, using professional judgement to deliver learning outcomes for diverse audiences.

This position will also have the opportunity to use contemporary digital tools to support and deliver engaging educational experiences and will support and supervise new staff and volunteers with program and procedure familiarisation, including peer-to-peer learning,



communication guidance and procedural training.

For full details about this role, please refer to the role statement..

ABOUT YOU:

To succeed in this role, we are looking for two people with the following skills:

- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present First Peoples' knowledge, cultures, histories, and technology to diverse audiences.
- Proven experience in facilitating First Peoples programs, workshops, or presentations for diverse audiences, with the ability to adapt to audience needs.
- Robust communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- Self-motivated and capable of taking responsibility for your own performance and managing your work and time effectively.
- Must observe cultural protocols and engage with communities & Elders respectfully.

This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation.

OTHER INFORMATION

There are two full time, ongoing positions available. The salary on offer is a VPS 2.2 Base salary of $72,189 per annum (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation.

The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).

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, please contact Justice Nelson, Head of First Peoples Experiences on [email protected].

To apply please submit the following:

- A cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria (max 2 pages)
- A copy of your Resume

Applications Close: 21 August 2026

Applications close Friday 21 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

31 July 2026

📌 Cultural Interpreter, First Peoples (Melbourne)
🏢 Museums Victoria
📍 Melbourne