The Western Australian Museum is positioning itself through scientific and academic excellence, public programs and relevant exhibitions to keep pace with the rapidly changing face of Western Australia. The Museum has made a major contribution to the collection, conservation and research of the State’s natural and social history, maritime heritage and the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Museum is part of the Culture and Arts Portfolio, brought together by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA). DCA is the State Government agency responsible for the Government’s support of management and development of arts and culture in Western Australia.
Conditions
This is for 3 (three) immediate appointments for part time (0.7 FTE or 52.5 hours per fortnight) fixed term vacancies, for a period of 24 months, with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. 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, casual, fixed term or permanent appointments may be made.
A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate and a Working With Children Clearance 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 within the State Library of Western Australia - Western Australian Museum Discovery Zone.
Job Description
The Discovery Assistant’s primary role is to enhance the Museum’s profile through the provision of high quality customer service and visitor experiences that are relevant to the collections within the Discovery Zone located within the State Library of Western Australia.
Under the direction of the Discovery Manager, the role plays an active part in the delivery of visitor experiences which enhance the visit and assists with visitor enquiries.
How to apply for this position
- Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
- a comprehensive CV
- a two A4 page (maximum) outline on 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 if applying via email or 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 Lisa Watson on (08) 6552 7890 or 0421 063 050 (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: Monday, 8 August 2016 at 4.00 pm (AWST)
