Digital Video Officer - Casual

About this role

Digital Video Officer - Casual

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Casual Digital Video Officer to create innovative, public-facing digital content across multiple platforms, supporting funded project delivery.

ABOUT MUSEUM 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. Museums Victoria (MV) is 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 events transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable.

To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit About us - Museums Victoria

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Content Studio, the Casual Digital Video Officer supports the delivery of innovative and technically robust digital production across a range of ad hoc projects.
Collaborating with Digital Content Studio team members and Museums Victoria stakeholders, the role creates engaging, audience-focused digital stories that meet Museums Victoria's editorial standards and contribute to strong engagement across Museums Victoria's digital channels.

SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES INCLUDE

• Delivering high-quality digital video production services, including filming, editing, animation, and sound recording, in line with project briefs and Museums Victoria editorial standards.
• Creating and project managing video and multimedia content for exhibitions, digital interactives, and cross-platform projects.
• Providing specialist creative and technical advice, and working with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to deliver production outcomes.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently to ensure digital assets are delivered on time and to specification.
• Collaborating with project, marketing, and communications teams to produce engaging, audience-focused content for digital and social platforms.
• Maintaining best-practice production workflows, including asset management, archiving, and compliance with Museums Victoria policies and relevant legislation.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality digital video production, applying sound judgement and technical skill across filming, editing, and post-production activities.
• Proven ability to plan, develop, and deliver digital video and multimedia content from brief to publication, meeting project objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Strong capability in applying contemporary production tools, systems, and workflows to deliver best-practice digital content outcomes.
• Well-developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver concurrent work within agreed timeframes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working constructively with internal teams, stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to provide informed creative and technical advice in a dynamic project environment.
• An understanding of governance requirements, including working within organisational policies, editorial standards, and relevant legislation.
• An interest in, or understanding of, the role of museums and cultural institutions in engaging audiences through digital storytelling and public-facing content.

OTHER INFORMATION

This role is a casual position with an hourly rate of $49.88 (inclusive of casual loading) + 12% Superannuation.

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 get in touch with Richard Greenhalgh

by rgreenhalgh@museum.vic.gov.au

Please submit the three following three documents with your application:

• Your Cover Letter.
• Your Resume.
• A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to the attached document).

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications Close: 18 January 2026 (11.59pm)