Job opportunity

Do you have a passion for Western Australia, data and modern museums? Are you creative, innovative 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 currently have available two (2) full-time permanent Collections Data Officer vacancies available for immediate filling. 

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 permanent full-time.

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

Western Australian Museum Collections and Research Centre, 49 Kew Street, Welshpool

Job Description

The Collections Data Officer assists the Coordinator of Collections Management to increase the scope and quality of digital records relating to the Museum’s collections, and to make that data accessible to the public, internal users and other stakeholders.

Please see the attached Job Description Form for further information regarding the position duties and responsibilities.

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 Evan Rogers 9212 3778 (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.