Do you have a passion for collections care and experience in a museum or heritage environment? We are looking for 2 driven Collections Care Assistants to join a leading NSW Government Executive Agency. You will be part of a diverse, professional and dynamic team that supports MHNSW to achieve its goals.
What the opportunity is:
- Employment with Museums of History NSW, NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade.
- The role will work across the Sydney area.
What we do
MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us at MHNSW.
What you’ll do with us
This role will provide Collections Care support to ensure the conservation, cleaning and presentation of collections, houses, sites and ancillary buildings.
For more information on the role contact Catherine Thomson, Head of Collections Care on 02 8239 2261.
Click here for the role description.
What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:
- A one to two-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role
- Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the cover letter, and
- A current resume listing two referees
Also, note:
- To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
- If you are speech or hearing impaired, have access requirements that require reasonable adjustment in the assessment process, or require access to information about this vacancy in a different format, please call the Head of People & Culture on 02 8239 2366.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.
Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth-telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
If you have a disability and require more information or assistance please contact People & Culture on [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
The essential requirements of the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in history/museums studies/heritage interpretation or related field and relevant experience working in a multi-disciplinary cultural, museums or heritage environment. Ability to work within the boundaries of the Museums of History NSW Act 2022.
- Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites, both internal and external environments is a genuine occupational requirement.
- Willingness to work across multiple sites and ability to travel to multiple locations.
What you need to tell us – Targeted questions:
- The Museums of History has a variety of properties, each with their own challenges.
Describe a project where you faced an unexpected obstacle and the role you played in overcoming the issue to successfully deliver the project. - The Collections Care team work across multiple sites. Maintaining effective communication is critical.
Provide an example of a time when you overcame communication difficulties within a team.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsNSW.
