Job opportunity

The Western Australian Museum has an exciting opportunity for two (2) key personnel to join the team and play a critical role supervising the daily operations of the Visitor Services workforce at the new Western Australian Museum (Perth Site).

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.

Opening in November 2020 the Western Australian Museum (Perth Site) will share the stories of our incredible people and places, and act as a gateway to explore all of Western Australia. It is a world-class museum that will be at the heart of our State and reflect the spirit of our people. Developed with a ‘people first approach’, it will feature Western Australians sharing their stories, in their own voices.

Conditions

There are currently two (2) part time, permanent vacancies, working 53.2 hours a fortnight.

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’s Police Record Screening Policy.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Western Australian Museum and/or the wider public sector which arise within a reasonable period of time. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered - permanent and fixed term, part time and full time. 

Location

These positions are located in the world class Western Australian Museum (Perth Site).

Job Description

This position plays a strategic, hands on role in the daily operations of the Museum.  This role ensures the visitor experience is world class by leading a team of professional Visitor Service Officers with the interactions of patrons and guests and the Museum exhibits and building.   A strong customer focus with a teamwork emphasis and can-do- attitude is crucial to making the new Western Australian Museum (Perth Site) a proud West Australia Cultural Institution.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
• a comprehensive CV
• no more than a three A4 page (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
• 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’.

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.

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 Jimmie Nerva on 0434 854 796 (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.