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.

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.

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

Location

WA Museum – Boola Bardip

Job Description

The Functions & Venue Coordinator manages the Museums functions and venue operations, including liaison, with the Museum’s catering vendor, to ensure an effective and efficient commercial operation, meeting the requirements of clients and the WA Museum. The role also implements sales and marketing strategies and activities to increase business levels for the venue.

Please see the attached JDF for further information.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
• a comprehensive CV
• no more than a two (2) A4 page (Word or PDF document) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work-Related Requirements listed below (Criteria 1, 2, 3 and 5 as per the JDF)

1. Knowledge and substantial experience in coordinating functions and events for the corporate and social markets.
2. Well-developed, results driven sales and marketing skills related to the function and conference markets.
3. High-level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to allow effective liaison with a wide range of people.
4. Strong organisational, attention-to-detail, problem solving and decision-making skills.

• 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.

Interviews are scheduled for mid January 2021!

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 Jason Fair on 0417 979 657 (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.