The Western Australian Museum is positioning itself through scientific and academic excellence, public programs and relevant exhibitions to keep pace with the rapidly changing face of Western Australia. The Museum has made a major contribution to the collection, conservation and research of the State’s natural and social history, maritime heritage and the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities in Western Australia.
The Western Australian Museum 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.
Job Description
This position undertakes a range of activities associated with the development, management and use of the Museum’s Aquatic Zoology collections. The role includes managing the collections databases, loans of collection items and undertaking routine work associated with the collections generally.
This position is responsible for organising logistics associated with fieldwork, including liaison with communities, participating in fieldwork, organising equipment and supplies, overseeing the packing and transport of specimens and monitoring safety requirements.
Conducting and assisting with collections research for publication is another responsibility which requires the occupant of the position to maintain and develop current knowledge and expertise in Aquatic Zoology.
Conditions
This is a full time, fixed term vacancy, for a period of 24 months, with a possibility of extension/s and or permanency. 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 or permanent appointments may be made.
A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department of Culture and the Arts Police Record Screening Policy.
You must have a degree with a major in Aquatic Zoology or a relevant discipline to be considered for this position. All overseas qualifications must have been assessed for Australian equivalency.
You are also required to have a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence or equivalent and possess a current Scientific Diving Qualification to be considered for this position.
Location
This position is located at the Museum’s Collections and Research Centre at 49 Kew Street, Welshpool.
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).
- a copy of your degree certificate with your application
- 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 Dr Jane Fromont on (08) 9212 3745 (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: Friday, 23 June 2017 at 4.00 pm (AWST)