*Please note that this advertised vacancy closing date has now been extended to 7 October 2016 at 4.00pm (AWST) due to availability of the selection panel members.*
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 WA Museum’s Fremantle sites include the WA Maritime Museum and the WA Museum – Shipwreck Galleries. The WA Museum has an administrative centre in Perth, a Collections and Research Centre in Welshpool, three regional museums in Geraldton, Albany and Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The WA Museum – Perth site will be closed to undertake a major redevelopment until 2020.
Conditions
This is a full time permanent vacancy. 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.
Location
This position is located in historic Fremantle, close to the bustling cafe strip, tourist sights and the Maritime Museum and Shipwreck Galleries.
Job Description
Provides leadership of the team at the Western Australian Museum, Fremantle sites. Manages the day- to-day operations within a strategic framework. This includes contributing to the development of public programs and exhibitions; contributing to policy and strategy development; management and reporting of financial and human resources.
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 Jason Fair on 0417 979 657 (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: Friday, 7 October 2016 at 4.00 pm (AWST)
