Job opportunity

Are you a community orientated leader looking to make a difference locally? This may be the opportunity you have been searching!

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 currently have available one (1) Permanent Part Time 0.8 FTE vacancy available for immediate filling.

There will also be a pool running for a period of up to 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 part-time fixed term and permanent.

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

This position is located in Geraldton, a bustling coastal town on Western Australia’s Batavia Coast. Blessed with beautiful beaches and warm, sunny weather, Geraldton provides an extensive range of water based recreational and sporting activities, with special emphasis on yachting, surfing and diving.

Job Description

Under the limited direction of the Regional Manager, this position provides leadership and direction through applying and monitoring human and physical resources to the site’s daily operations.

The Operations Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining operational networks through effective liaison with visitors, stakeholders, community and special interest groups as well as promoting community support for the organisation’s goals and strategies.

This role also supports the site’s visitor-oriented experiences including programs, events, outreach, marketing and online services.

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for a more comprehensive outline of the duties involved and the specific work-related requirements your application should address.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
• a comprehensive CV
• no more than two (2) A4 page (Word or PDF document) outlining your demonstrated 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 ‘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 Leigh O’Brien on 9431 8393 (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.