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.
About the role
Use your data science skills to help the world access our trove of biological and cultural collection data. Join the Museum at an exciting moment, as we implement a new centralised Collections Data Management platform, and help us:
- Undertake analytical procedures aimed at detecting and correcting inaccuracies and inconsistencies in existing and newly created digital records.
- Implement and perform technical migrations and aggregation of data from digital platforms using ETL processes.
- Support curatorial staff to improve data and media management processes and enhance the functionality of data management systems.
About you
We are looking for an individual with strong data science and analytics skills, and with an interest in working in a museum environment.
You will enjoy:
- Providing the best possible care for our biological, fossil, mineral, and cultural collections;
- Mitigating technical issues associated with migrating data in a networked environment, and
- Supporting multiple Stakeholders with varying levels of data science and technical understanding.
Pool Recruitment
This Pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed-term, full-time and part-time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
Applicants found suitable in this Pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies with the WA Museum and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) for the duration of the Pool.
Equity and Diversity
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.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
- TTY/Voice calls – 133 677
- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
- SMS Relay – 0423 677 767
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies at the WA Museum for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instruction No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
