Italian Museum Curator - Multicultural Museum Development

Imagine helping bring a multicultural museum to life — from the very first idea through to opening day. That's exactly what this role offers.

At LMA, we run vibrant multicultural markets, festivals, and community events across Victoria — celebrating diversity, creativity, and the stories that connect us. Everything we do supports the broader mission of our partner charity, Kinds of Happiness (KOH), creating better opportunities for disadvantaged young people in rural and regional Australia.

Now we're embarking on something new: the early development of a proposed multicultural museum — and we're looking for a passionate volunteer to help shape it from the ground up.

Why This Role?

• Be part of a genuinely rare opportunity — building a cultural institution from concept to reality
• Gain hands-on experience in cultural heritage, community engagement, and project development
• Work alongside a supportive, community-led team who value your ideas and initiative
• Build a meaningful portfolio in museum curation, research, and multicultural storytelling
• Flexible, remote-friendly involvement with real impact

About the Role?

This is an exciting ground-floor opportunity within a small team and community subcommittee, supporting the development of a proposed multicultural museum from its earliest stages. You'll be involved in:

• Researching how museums are established and operate
• Liaising with existing museums and cultural organisations to learn best practice
• Engaging with community groups to support collection development and partnerships
• Supporting early planning activities including council and stakeholder liaison
• Identifying potential grant and funding opportunities
• Supporting community communication and promotion

This role is perfect for someone with a genuine love of history, culture, and multicultural storytelling who is keen to learn and grow in an emerging, purpose-driven project.

What we are looking for?

Essential:

• Strong interest in history, culture, and multicultural storytelling
• Interest in museums, cultural heritage, or community-based projects
• Confident communicator, able to liaise respectfully with diverse communities
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a developing project environment
• Collaborative team player who's keen to learn and take initiative

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in project development, research, or community engagement
• Familiarity with NFP or volunteer organisations
• Experience with grant research or funding applications
• Interest in audio, digital storytelling, or media production
• Interest in museum interpretation, exhibitions, or visitor experience
• Experience working with multicultural or culturally diverse communities