The Western Australian Museum is the State’s natural, social and cultural history museum. It has public sites in Perth, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie, Albany and Geraldton and a collection and research centre in Welshpool. It is part of the Culture and Arts Portfolio, brought together by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA). DCA is the State Government agency responsible for the Government’s support of management and development of arts and culture in Western Australia.
The WA Museum's mission is to inspire people to explore and share their identity, culture, environment and sense of place, and to experience the diversity and creativity of our world.
The WA Museum is developing a New Museum at the Perth Cultural Centre site, scheduled to open in 2020, and is committed to consulting and engaging with the community and other stakeholders, encouraging all Western Australians to have input into the New Museum.
Conditions
This is a full time, fixed term vacancy, up until 30 June 2020, with a possibility of extension. There will also be a Pool running for a period of 18 months from the initial appointment. Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool from which full-time, part-time, fixed term appointments may be made.
Location
This position is based in Perth however employees may be required to travel to and work from any of the Museum’s sites on a short-term basis.
Job Description
The Project Officer Learning is responsible for the implementing, monitoring and reporting on outcomes from life-long learning initiatives that support the New Museum Project’s commitment to developing innovative programs, experiences and resources for learners of all ages. This position works in collaboration with others, including external partners to develop a wide range of engaging learning and creativity programs for the New Museum.
How to apply for this position
- Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
- a comprehensive CV
- no more than a four A4 page (Word or PDF document) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
- a completed Application Form and Application Question Form (only attach if applying using the below email or submitting via post).
- 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 unable to apply online, please refer to the attached Applicant Information Package (section ‘Submitting Your Application’).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 6552 7905 or email recruitment.wamagwa@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 Renae Woodhams on (08) 6552 7654 (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 be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 1 March 2017 at 4.00 pm (AWST)