The Western Australian Museum’s vision is to be an excellent and vibrant Museum, valued and used by all Western Australians and admired and visited by the world.
Conditions
We are seeking 1 (one) full time permanent History Curator – Specified Calling Level 2 including a pool as well as establishing a pool for Assistant Curator, History – Specified Calling Level 1.
These Pools will run for a period of 24 months from the initial appointment. Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool where appointments may be considered for similar vacancies for full-time, part-time, fixed term or permanency.
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.
You must possess a degree in Australian History or closely related field or higher for the History Curator role and a degree in Australian History or closely related field for the Assistant Curator pool. Primary research skills and an honours degree or higher would be an advantage. All overseas qualifications must have been assessed for Australian equivalency. You must also possess a current “C” Class driver’s licence or equivalent.
Location
This position is located at the Museum’s Collections and Research Centre at 49 Kew Street, Welshpool.
Job Description
As the History Curator 11219 you will be required to:
- Contribute to the development, documentation, management and interpretation of the History Department’s collection.
- Carry out research and development for public programs in particularly exhibitions.
- Liaise with individuals, community groups and other cultural and research organisations
- Carry out significant assessments of material culture, and
- Contribute to the development of collection policies and practices.
As the Assistant Curator, History 13647 you will be required to :
- Assists in the documentation and management of the History Department’s collections.
- Assists in the development of public programmes particularly exhibitions.
Please refer to the attached JDF’s for a more comprehensive outline of the duties involved.
To Apply:
Prospective applicants are advised to visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Position Number (11219) into the “Web Search No. or Keywords” box on the website to access the advertisement and follow the instructions on how to apply.
