Western Australian Museum - New Museum Project
The Western Australian Museum’s vision is to be an excellent and vibrant Museum, valued and used by all Western Australians and admired and visited by the world.
The WA Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse working environment and providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and young people. The Museum values the importance of a work environment which is representative of the wider community and which supports a variety of perspectives.
Conditions
This is a full time, fixed term vacancy until 30 June 2020, with a possibility of extension. There will also be a Pool running for a period of 18 months from the initial appointment. Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool from which full-time, part-time, fixed term or permanent appointments may be made.
A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department of Culture and the Arts Police Record Screening Policy.
Location
This position is located in central Perth on William Street. You will be ideally located near the underground rail link and within easy walking distance of the bustling café, tourist and shopping districts. There may be occasional work required at other Museum sites in Welshpool, Fremantle and the regions.
Job Description
This position provides project and administrative support to the designated exhibition team within the New Museum project. This includes providing a comprehensive range of project-related administrative, research and financial services to the designated team.
Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Participates in team process for the creative development of exhibition storylines and content for displays, interactives, multi-media and programming.
- Coordinates the preparation of documents such as agendas, minutes and briefing papers and monitors completion of actions.
- Carries out research and analysis of straightforward issues and makes recommendations to the team for consideration or action.
- Implements financial records procedures and systems, and assists with team budget reporting.
How to apply for this position
- Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
- a comprehensive CV
- no more than a four A4 page Word or PDF document outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
- a completed Application Form and Application Question Form (only attach if applying using the below email or submitting via post).
- For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Applicant Information Package’.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are unable to apply online, please refer to the attached Applicant Information Package (section ‘Submitting Your Application’).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 6552 7905 or email recruitment.wamagwa@museum.wa.gov.au for further assistance.
Please note that all of the Essential Work Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
For further job related information, please contact Bliss Jensen on (08) 6552 7932 (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).
NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
CLOSING DATE: 13, October 2017 at 4.00 pm (AWST)