Job opportunity

Our vacancy

In the role of Venues Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating venue hire operations across the State Library’s commercial spaces to ensure effective delivery of service to internal and external clients and partners.

Detailed information about this job is on is available in the attached Job Description Form.

You are encouraged to contact Lauren Cowdrey, Senior Coordinator Information Services on (08) 9427 3451 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

There is currently one permanent, part-time (30 hours per fortnight) vacancy.

Your story

Tell us your story. How do your skills, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this opportunity?

To succeed in this role, you will be committed to customer service and delivering high quality services to the WA community.

You will be experienced in the coordination and hire of venue spaces, with demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office and cloud-based technologies with a demonstrated ability to solve problems.

As our preferred candidate, your values and behaviours will align to our corporate values of being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative.

Our story

The State Library of Western Australia is a trusted cultural institution that is rapidly evolving to meet the future needs of our community. Our mission is to treasure stories, inspire possibilities and strengthen communities.

Our staff are passionate about their work and are essential to the effective delivery of services.

Why work with us

For more information about our generous employment benefits, including tips on how to apply and what to expect during the recruitment process, look at our Work with us section.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We understand that employing a diverse range of people is essential to our business and we celebrate diversity, openness and tolerance.

We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact slwahr@slwa.wa.gov.au

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

For further information click here to read how we can make adjustment to support people with disability.

How to apply

Your application should include:

1. A current resume/CV with two work related referees (with one referee who is a current line manager preferred).
2. A written application addressing the following Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF (to a maximum two (2) pages):

• Strong commitment to customer service and the delivery of quality services to the WA community.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating the hire of venue spaces, including managing bookings, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, cloud-based technologies, venue booking systems and financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, identify efficiencies and make improvements in work tasks and services to clients

Please note that all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

When you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

Please note the closing date and time and allow yourself enough time to apply online as lodgement is system generated. Late applications will not be accepted.

Future Vacancies

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the State Library of WA which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. 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 to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time or casual roles.