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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 management 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 collection data management platform, and help us:

  • 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.
  • Carry out analytical (data cleansing) procedures aimed at detecting and correcting inaccuracies and inconsistencies in existing and newly created digital records.
  • Enhance existing, and create new, digital collection assets.

About you

We are looking for an individual with strong data management skills with an interest in biological and cultural collections. The successful applicant will be expected to be able to:

  • Carry out ETL (Extract Transform and Load) processes including scripting, pipelines and SQL (Structured Query Language).
  • Manage organisational policies and technical issues associated with migrating data in a networked environment, and
  • Train and/or support other users in the service delivery environment.

How to apply

Please ensure 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 (2) two A4 pages addressing the following essential work-related requirements. Please provide relevant examples to support your claims:
  1. Demonstrated capacity to carry out ETL (Extract Transform and Load) processes including scripting, pipelines and SQL (Structured Query Language).
  2. Demonstrated understanding of organisational policies and technical issues associated with migrating data in a networked environment.
  3. Demonstrated capacity to train and/or support other users in a service delivery environment.

The remaining work-related requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

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, you can contact Human Resources on (08) 6552 1718.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

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.

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 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.

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 Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.

For more information or to apply visit: JobsWA.