ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world’s most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)—where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere’s largest and most iconic museum organisations, we’re not just about exhibits; we’re about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Home to the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, the culturally rich Immigration Museum, the mind-expanding Scienceworks, and the World Heritage–listed Royal Exhibition Building, MV is a place where exhibitions transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable. Join a passionate team that brings ideas to life and makes discovery part of everyday experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Fabrication Manager leads the Fabrication unit and workshop, combining hands-on specialist joinery and cabinet-making expertise with team leadership to deliver safe, functional and high-quality exhibition structures and installations. The role ensures fabrication and installation work is completed to agreed specifications, schedules and budgets through sound construction methods, quality workmanship and effective use of staff, materials and equipment.

Some of the key duties include:

· Lead the daily work, performance and development of the Fabrication team while actively undertaking fabrication and installation work.

· Provide specialist technical advice on construction methods, materials, feasibility and installation requirements for exhibition projects.

· Undertake and oversee the fabrication, assembly, finishing and installation of exhibition joinery, cabinetry and associated structures.

· Program, set up and operate CNC equipment, overseeing safe use and developing team capability.





· Manage workshop operations, budgets, schedules, capacity, equipment and materials to support safe, timely and cost-effective delivery.

The successful applicant will have:

· A recognised trade qualification in joinery, cabinet making or carpentry, or another relevant trade qualification supported by substantial equivalent experience.

· Substantial hands-on experience in bespoke joinery and cabinet making, including fabrication, assembly, finishing and installation.

· Demonstrated experience leading a joinery, cabinet-making or comparable fabrication team, including work allocation, performance management and staff development.

· Experience in CNC programming (preferably with SCM Maestro software), setup and operation, with the ability to oversee machining processes and develop others in safe and effective equipment use.

· Sound knowledge and demonstrated application of safe work practices in workshops and during site installation.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an ongoing, full-time position. The salary on offer is Grade 4, Value Range 1, base of grade – $100,894 per annum + 12% superannuation.

OUR COMMITMENT

Museums Victoria is strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We create and maintain a child safe workplace and have zero tolerance for child abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check,



and be assessed as suitable.

Museums Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate all communities. Museums Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, gender identities and sexual orientations.

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support to participate, please contact Job at [email protected].

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 about this position, please contact Jonny Beavan at [email protected].

Please submit the following two documents with your application:

· Your Resume

· A cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

- Demonstrated expertise and substantial hands-on experience in bespoke joinery and cabinet making, including fabrication, assembly, finishing and installation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a joinery, cabinet-making or comparable fabrication team, including work allocation, formal performance management and staff development.
- Demonstrated experience in CNC programming (preferably with SCM Maestro software), setup and operation, with the ability to oversee machining processes and support others to use CNC equipment safely and effectively.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 30 October 2026 (11:59pm)

📌 Fabrication Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Museums Victoria
📍 Melbourne