Job opportunity

Join the dynamic team delivering Western Australia’s new world class museum.

We are looking for an innovative and experienced leader to plan and implement the delivery of services and programs in our brand new facility scheduled to open in late 2020.

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 Manager of the WA Museum’s Perth site you will lead the team operating this exciting new museum. Prior to opening, you will develop and implement the operational plans within the organisation’s strategic framework. This includes contributing to the development of the exhibition, lifelong learning and event programs; contributing to policy and strategy development; managing and reporting on financial and human resources.

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for a more comprehensive outline of the duties involved and the specific work related requirements your application should address.

Location
Initially this position will be located in central Perth, based at Gordon Stephenson House, One40 William Street. This building is located above the under-ground rail link and within easy walking distance of the bustling café, tourist and shopping districts. When the transition to opening begins, you will be located in the new facility in Perth Cultural Centre a short stroll to Perth train station and all that Northbridge has to offer.

Conditions
This is a full-time permanent vacancy. 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, casual, fixed term or permanency.

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 (JDF)
• 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 Trish McDonald on (08) 6552 7650 (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.