Job opportunity

Are you a retail professional with a flair for great customer service then this may be the job for you!

Opening in November 2020, the stunning new Western Australian Museum will share the stories of our people and places. It will be a gateway for visitors to explore the wonders of Western Australia, from the Kimberley to the Great Southern, and all the places in between. The Museum has been created with a ‘people first approach’, which means it will feature Western Australians from all walks of life, sharing their stories in their own voices. It also means that all visitors should enjoy a wonderful, personal experience.

The Western Australian Museum is a vibrant centre of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for everyone. It preserves, documents and shares collections relating to the State’s natural and cultural heritage. It collaborates with people across Western Australia to share the stories and voices of diverse communities. It works alongside national and international organisations, contributing to global research, promoting life-long learning, and developing and hosting world-class exhibitions.  

Conditions

There are currently three (3) permanent part-time positions (0.4 FTE, 15.2 hrs per week) available for immediate filling, and a number of casual positions.

These positions will be required to work weekend shifts or public holidays that will be subject to the applicable penalty rates.

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 part-time, permanent, fixed term or casual.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate.

Location

Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip – Perth Cultural Centre

 Job Description

To assist with the sales and successful operation of the WA Museum Boola Bardip shop, including stock control, stock take, sales and reconciliation, shop presentation and enhancing the customer experience.  

How to apply for this position

To apply for this position you must complete both of the following two steps:

1. Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
• Evidence of your Australian citizenship or permanent residency with working rights (a copy of your passport or birth certificate or citizenship documents or visa entitlements for examples)
• a comprehensive CV
• no more than a one (1) A4 page (Word or PDF document) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the essential  Work-Related Requirements 1,3,5 and 6 that are listed on the attached Job Description Form

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

1. Complete an online assessment using the following link:

https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-CBGUFHY7A?u=169201

This assessment will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. For further information about this assessment please read the attached online assessment information sheet.

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.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 6552 1613 or email hr@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 Laura Cull on 0451 509 728 (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).

NO EMAILED, 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.