About

Set in an exquisite natural location on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Valley, the sense of arrival is breathtaking. Visitors can explore modern, contemporary, iconic and original artworks up close and immerse themselves in Australian art, architecture, First Nations culture and Country. Two remarkable buildings set the stage for exploration. The Eva and Marc Besen Centre designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects features a behind-the-scenes look at selected artworks from the permanent collection presented in visible art storage as well as multipurpose learning and performance spaces. The award-winning gallery designed by Allan Powell presents a generous program of exhibitions curated to inspire curiosity and support emerging and established artists to make new work.

Step outside and discover sculptures and installations including Valhalla by Callum Morton, originally created for the 52nd Venice Biennale. Established in 2003, the Museum and its collection of 600 artworks were gifted to the nation by renowned philanthropists, the late Eva Besen AO and Marc Besen AC, who over 7 decades collected artists who shaped the development of modern art in Australia.

People

Careers

TarraWarra Museum of Art encourages applicants from First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and LGBTIQA+ communities to apply. We recognise that there are barriers to employment for people from these communities, and we encourage you to get in touch with us to explore alternative application methods or other ways of removing these barriers. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t have all the attributes listed above but feel that you would be a good fit.

Both roles are open for applications until the positions are filled, so we encourage you to submit your application quickly.

Marketing and Communications Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join the team at TarraWarra Museum of Art in 2025! Reporting to the Director, this position is responsible for leading and implementing the Museum’s marketing strategies, increasing audience engagement and brand awareness across exhibitions, collections, programs and events.

This role is full time and located in the Yarra Valley, suitable for a senior marketing professional with experience in a similar arts-related role. The opportunity to work from home two days per week is available, as the workload allows.

Learn more and apply 
* Please note: application queries during the festive season may be slightly delayed. Vikki Southey will be unavailable to respond to queries between 5 – 12 January.

Media

TarraWarra Museum of Art can assist with site visits for media, information about our exhibitions and programs, interviews and picture opportunities with artists and Museum staff and copyright-cleared images and video.

See our latest media releases below, or contact us to be added to our media list.

Policies & Reports

TarraWarra Museum of Art’s governance policies and reports.

Sustainability

Building on our engagement with art and with place, the Museum is committed to protect and exhibit exceptional artworks in a way that minimises our environmental impact. The United Nations has stated that global carbon emissions must halve by 2030 – with a goal to achieve zero carbon globally by 2050. The Museum embraces this challenge and aims to be water neutral with zero carbon and zero landfill by 2030. Building lasting relationships with the Indigenous community and caring for country through minimising our impact on the environment is an important part of our continuing journey to sustainability.