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.

With the New Museum opening at the end of 2020 we are looking for a candidate that has a proven track record of success as a creative producer or manager overseeing and delivering engaging public and education programs in a cultural institution or festival context.   

This candidate will have knowledge of the cultural and/or education sector and will be passionate about innovative programming including a strong background in developing accessible programs that support digital literacy and embed creative technology.   

You will possess strong management skills, leading with a clear sense of energy dynamism and purpose.

Conditions

This is a fulltime, permanent vacancy available for immediate filling. There will also be a Pool running for a period of 12 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, fixed term or permanency.

A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate and/or a Working With Children Clearance will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department’s Police Record Screening Policy.

Location

This position is located in Perth CBD, ideally located within easy walking distance of the bustling café, cultural, tourist and shopping districts.

Job Description

The Manager, Learning and Engagement’s primary role is to enhance the Museum’s profile through the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality programs, experiences and resources that are relevant to the collection at the Western Australian Museum in the Perth Museum. 

Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Work with the Manager to develop community links which benefit public and schools program development and raise the profile of the museum within the region.
• Contribute to the development of operational plan, including for future exhibitions and audience engagement programs.
• Train Visitor Services Officers and other museum staff and volunteers as required in the areas of content and program delivery.

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.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
• a comprehensive CV
• no more than a two A4 page statement
  (Word or PDF Document) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form

For further details on how to apply please read the attached "Application 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 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 Helen Simondson on 
0466 744 942 (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.