Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Register – Visitor Services Officer (Grade 2)\
Register for Deadly jobs at the WA Museum.
As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, initially only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may apply for these jobs (refer to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
About our short-term opportunities
The WA Museum is an exciting and vibrant place to work, and we occasionally have short term (up to twelve months) employment opportunities available across a range of positions, which need to be filled at short notice.
We currently have casual positions available for immediate filling. Fixed Term (Full Time and Part Time) opportunities may be offered as positions become available for a period of up to twelve months.
This register is open to Perth metropolitan and WA regional sites for the following locations: Perth, Fremantle, Carnarvon, Albany, Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Geraldton.
About the role
The Visitor Services Officer position enhances the WA Museum’s public profile through the delivery of high-quality customer service and positive interaction with the public. The position delivers successful Museum exhibitions and programs through responding to visitor needs and enquiries, providing guided tours, and, when required, assisting with public programs and the setup of special events.
On a regular basis, the Visitor Services Officer provides customer service to visitors from a range of ages and backgrounds including small children, school groups, older citizens, people with disabilities or special needs, and international visitors.
You will be asked to select your work location preference in the application questions.
After lodging your application, if a position becomes available that matches your skills, you may be contacted to come in for a yarn. Your details will stay on our temporary register for three (3) months, after which time, you will need to reapply.
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.
A Working with Children Check is also required prior to appointment to the position.
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.
