Are you looking to join a dynamic, community orientated team who are committed to making a difference locally? This may be the opportunity you have been searching for!

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

This is a part time (0.6FTE or 45 hours per fortnight), permanent vacancy. 

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies at the WA Museum for a period of six (6) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.

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 Museum of the Great Southern - Albany

This position is located in Albany on the southern coast of Western Australia. Albany is known for its cultural heritage, history and natural scenic beauty of rugged granite coastline and green seas. The Western Australian Museum overlooks picturesque Princess Royal Harbour (Mamang Koort), on Menang country and the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia.

About the role

As the Administrative Assistant you provide administrative and secretarial services to the Regional Manager and staff at the Museum of the Great Southern including administration related to Finance and Human Resources processes.

For further information about the role please view the Job Description Form attached.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are required to apply online and must provide;

• a comprehensive CV with the contact details of two referees
• no more than two (2) A4 page (Word or PDF document) statement 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.

For further job related information, please contact Catherine Salmaggi  9841 4844 (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.