**Model Maker**
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Model Maker at Museums Victoria.
**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 chapter in the book of discovery. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about experiences that inspire, challenge, and amaze. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, culturally significant Immigration Museum, mind-blowing Scienceworks, and the historic Royal Exhibition Building, we're a team that turns curiosity into reality.
And guess what? We're on the lookout for a Model Maker. If you've got the drive, the creativity, and the passion to make MV's stories echo across the globe, keep reading. This could be your next big adventure
**ABOUT THE POSITION**:
The position is accountable for design, manufacture and finishing of high-quality biological models within specified parameters, time frames and budgets.
**Some of the key duties include**:
- Research, plan and create highly accurate biological models using innovative ideas and a broad range of products and materials.
- Participate in the planning and scheduling of individual modelling projects to meet the project timelines and the various demands on resources, equipment and space in the department.
- Accurately record and document design and manufacture concepts to preparation team and stakeholders about model making projects being undertaken to ensure they meet appropriate standards and requirements.
- Support, assist and provide technical advice to preparation team with model finishing, painting and installation.
- Ensure all resins, plastics, solvents, paints and other mediums are used in a safe manner and contribute to risk and hazard management plans
**The successful applicant will have**:
- Broad experience in model making with the ability to produce innovative, creative, high-quality work such as biological models, museum exhibits and props used in the theatre, advertising and film industry.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in producing accurate models using specific reference information supplied, or from ideas, concepts, designs and plans drawn up by others.
- Experience in the selection and use of specialised products and plastics used for model making, moulding and casting.
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise in mould making and casting techniques using a broad range of materials.
- Experience in the use of a broad range of hand and electrical tools and equipment used in various disciplines.
**OTHER INFORMATION**
This is a full time, fixed term till 27 June 2025. The salary on offer is $74,580 pro rata (base of grade) + 11.5% 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.
- Your Cover Letter
- Your Resume
- A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document)
**Please note**: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 17 November 2024 (11:59pm)