Employment opportunities

Special Exhibitions Registrar 

Geelong Gallery is one of the most progressive and highly respected public galleries in Australia, in one of the country’s fastest growing cities, known for its great lifestyle and thriving arts and cultural sector.  

Are you our next Special Exhibitions Registrar? 

If so, you will bring a strong knowledge of the functions and roles of a major art museum, demonstrated experience in the handling, care and movement of artworks to museum standards, and sound knowledge of Australian and international registration practices and requirements. 

Working within the Cultural Programming unit and reporting directly to the Assistant Director, Curatorial, the primary focus of the Special Exhibitions Registrar position is to manage the registration procedures and all logistical aspects related to incoming and outgoing works for exhibitions from national and international institutions and private collections. This includes coordinating the safe transport, receipt and handling of works of art for the Gallery’s dynamic exhibition program. 

The Special Exhibitions Registrar role is a multitasking one, operating in a flexible and collaborative team environment. Geelong Gallery is committed to an inclusive and diverse organisational culture that ensures team members can thrive and that goals are realised. 

For inquiries and for a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Lisa Sullivan, Assistant Director, Curatorial, via lisa@geelonggallery.org.au. 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 4 November 2025. 

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Volunteer opportunities

Would you like to work amongst a team of inspiring and interesting people of all ages and backgrounds? Geelong Gallery's volunteer program provides structured shifts for both weekday and weekend volunteer work, allowing individuals the opportunity to work within the creative space of Geelong Gallery, in roles including invigilation, visitor services support, education and child-focused programs, library and research projects, opening nights and special events and through the Gallery volunteer guides program.

Volunteer opportunities are available for persons over 18. For youth programs including work experience, Youth Council and Youth Ambassador programs, please visit our Learn page.

For further information about volunteering at Geelong Gallery, please visit our volunteer information website.

Learn Volunteer

Geelong Gallery’s Learn Volunteer program aims to develop a team of skilled and dedicated individuals who can promote learning and take students on a journey to explore, respond and understand exhibitions. 

If you believe you have the relevant skills and professional experiences to support the delivery of our upcoming Learn program, please register your interest.