Job opportunity

Do you have a passion for Western Australian history and modern museums? Are you creative and collaborative? This may be the job for you!

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.

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

We are seeking 1 (one) full-time permanent Assistant Curator, History – Specified Calling Level 1 as well as establishing a pool for Assistant Curator, History – Specified Calling Level 1.

This pool will run for a period of 18 months from the date after the review period closes. 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 will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department’s Police Record Screening Policy.

You must possess a degree in Australian History or closely related field as well as primary research skills. An honours degree would be an advantage.

You must also possess a current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or equivalent.

Location

This position is located at the Museum’s Collections and Research Centre at 49 Kew Street, Welshpool.

Job Description

As the Assistant Curator, History you will be required to:

• Assist with the collection, research, documentation and management of the History department’s collections, including the implementation of collecting projects.
• Assist with the development of public programs, including exhibitions in multi-disciplinary teams
• Engage with and respond to the public through public enquiries, and other public programs.

Please refer to the attached JDF for a more comprehensive outline of the duties involved.

How to apply for this position.

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

For further details listed 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 experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 6552 1718 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 Acting Head of History, Kylie Elston on 9212 3776 (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 eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.