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The Western Australian Museum is positioning itself through scientific and academic excellence, public programs and relevant exhibitions to keep pace with the rapidly changing face of Western Australia. The Museum has made a major contribution to the collection, conservation and research of the State’s natural and social history, maritime heritage and the cultural heritage of Indigenous communities in Western Australia.

The Western Australian Museum is part of the Culture and Arts Portfolio, brought together by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA). DCA is the State Government agency responsible for the Government’s support of management and development of arts and culture in Western Australia.

Conditions
This is for 3 (three) immediate appointments for part time (0.7 FTE or 52.5 hours per fortnight) fixed term vacancies, for a period of 24 months, with a possibility of extension and/or permanency. There will also be a Pool running for a period of 18 months from the initial appointment.Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool from which full-time, part-time, casual, fixed term or permanent appointments may be made.

A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate and a Working With Children Clearance will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department of Culture and the Arts Police Record Screening Policy.

Location
This position is located in central Perth within the State Library of Western Australia – Western Australian Museum Discovery Zone.

Job Description
The Discovery Assistant’s primary role is to enhance the Museum’s profile through the provision of high quality customer service and visitor experiences that are relevant to the collections within the Discovery Zone located within the State Library of Western Australia.

Under the direction of the Discovery Manager, the role plays an active part in the delivery of visitor experiences which enhance the visit and assists with visitor enquiries.

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