Job opportunity

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.

Job Description
As the Project Officer sitting in the Regional Development team, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a range of projects in support of the division’s objectives.

You will prepare and coordinate reports, submissions, briefings, correspondence and advice relating directly to your project as well as undertake detailed research and analysis and assist in the evaluation and review of your project outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate your experience in contributing to project teams focussed on curatorial, conservation and exhibition outcomes, have a sound understanding of the conservation needs of a variety of objects and archival material as well as practical and detailed knowledge of museum procedures and curatorial practices and skills.

Conditions
This is a part time (0.8FTE or 60 hours per fortnight), fixed term vacancy until 31 December 2019, with a possibility of extension. There will also be a Pool running for a period of 24 months from the initial appointment. Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool where appointments may be considered for similar vacancies for full-time, part-time or fixed term.

Location
This position is located in central Perth, based at Gordon Stephenson House, One40 William Street. You will be ideally located above the under-ground rail link and within easy walking distance of the bustling café, tourist and shopping districts. Some regional travel will be required.

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 Roz Lipscombe on (08) 6552 7338 (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.