Job opportunity

Are you an experienced cleaner with supervisory and/or commercial  experience? Join the team and become part of the new state of the art Western Australia Museum opening November! 

The stunning new Western Australian Museum will share the stories of our people and places. It will be a gateway for visitors to explore the wonders of Western Australia, from the Kimberley to the Great Southern, and all the places in between. The Museum has been created with a ‘people first approach’, which means it will feature Western Australians from all walks of life, sharing their stories in their own voices. It also means that all visitors should enjoy a wonderful, personal experience.

The Western Australian Museum is a vibrant centre of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for everyone. It preserves, documents and shares collections relating to the State’s natural and cultural heritage. It collaborates with people across Western Australia to share the stories and voices of diverse communities. It works alongside national and international organisations, contributing to global research, promoting life-long learning, and developing and hosting world-class exhibitions.   

The WA Museum is committed to creating a diverse workforce so we can properly share Western Australia’s stories.

If you would like to be part of our team, we want to hear from you. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; from a multicultural background; or speak another language, we want to hear from you. If you love museums and want to share the amazing stories of Western Australia and its people, we want to hear from you.

We are currently advertising the following vacancies:

Supervisor Cleaning - $1,118.70 to $1,131.80 per week, pro rata

The Supervisor Assistant is responsible for directing and supervising the cleaning team at the Perth Museum and its Galleries. You will be responsible for the preparation of rosters, daily work schedules, timesheets, performance management, administration and training requirements for the cleaning department

We currently have two (2) permanent positions available sharing up to 1.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) available for immediate filling.

To be considered for the Supervisor position your resume/curriculum vitae (CV) must demonstrate at least 3 years supervision experience and the ability to manage rostering.

Cleaner - $967.80 to $987.40 per week, pro rata.

Responsible for providing a high standard of cleaning at the Perth Museum and its Galleries.

There are currently up to twelve (12) permanent part time positions, ten (10) at 0.46 FTE (35 hours per fortnight) and two (2) at 0.65 FTE (49 hours per fortnight). There will also be two (2) fixed term part time positions at 0.65 FTE (49 hours per fortnight). All positions will be commencing in October.

Conditions

the positions will be required to work a 2-week roster that may include weekend shifts that will be subject to the applicable penalty rates. You may be required to start at 5:00am including on weekends and public holidays, these hours may change to meet operational requirements.

Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool which will run for 18 months, where appointments may be considered for similar vacancies for full-time, part-time, casual, fixed term or permanency.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate. Additionally, a Working with Children Clearance will be required before beginning employment. Possession of the Australian Hospitality and Tourism COVID Hygiene Training Certificate is also required before commencing.

Location

These positions are located in the world-class new Western Australian Museum in the Perth Cultural Centre, Perth.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
• Evidence of your Australian citizenship or permanent residency with working rights (a copy of your passport or birth certificate or citizenship documents or visa entitlements for example)
  • a comprehensive CV including two (2) referees highlighting your commercial cleaning experience. 

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 experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 6552 1613 or email hr@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 email Gill Harrison on gill.harrison@museum.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).

NO EMAILED, 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.