Project Officer

at  Western Australian Museum

Project Officer
Salary:

Level 3, $83,114 to $89,226 per annum, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Location:

Welshpool
Unit/Division:

Collections and Research
Work Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No:

16551
Closing Date:

2025-02-13 4:00 PM

ABOUT US

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please ensure that you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the work-related requirements (Selection Criteria) of this position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees
• A statement of no more than two (x2) A4 pages addressing the following essential work-related requirements. Please provide relevant examples to support your claims:
• Organisational and analytical skills related to areas of specimen recording and digitisation.
• Knowledge of contemporary museum and curatorial practices as it relates to natural science collections.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, and an ability to develop and deliver training to other Museum staff and volunteers.

The remaining essential work-related requirements (see JDF) will be assessed later in the recruitment process.
Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process, please contact Human Resources on email, hr@museum.wa.gov.au

The position is responsible for the co-ordination of the Legacy Collection Project. This involves the organisation and logistics in the registration, curation, and database entry of specimens held in the Natural Sciences Collection at the WA Museum’s Collection and Research Centre in Welshpool. The position has a key role in the recruitment and day-to-day coordination of Volunteers assisting with the project.
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a challenge, and working with a large museum Collection in a team dedicated to preserving and researching WA’s Natural Science collection.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work collaboratively with Curators and Collections Managers in the interdisciplinary Science team.
• Take the lead in digitising multiple collections, making them accessible to a global audience. This includes the development of workflows.
• Supervise and provide training to small teams of Volunteers and students in the digitisation of specimens.