We currently have one (1) Permanent Full-time Vacancy available for immediate filling.
A Pool will also be running for a period of 12 months.
About us
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
Under the limited direction of the Manager Fremantle Museums, this position:
- Provides leadership and direction through applying and monitoring human and physical resources to the site’s daily operations.
- Manages the site buildings and spaces in liaison with the Manager Fremantle Museums and CITS Asset Management and ICT teams.
- Develops and maintains operational networks and systems through effective liaison with visitors, stakeholders, community and special interest groups and promotes community support for the organisation’s goals and strategies.
- Supports the site’s visitor-oriented experiences including all site programs both onsite and events, outreach, marketing and online services.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who has experience leading effective teams and enjoys a challenge. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible, show initiative, and respond quickly to problems when situations change.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Manage the daily Visitor Services operations of the sites through effective leadership, resources management, planning and evaluation.
- Manage the sites building and spaces, including understanding the impact of exhibition and building maintenance scheduling on the site’s daily visitor operations and services.
- Ensure the security of the Fremantle Museum’s collections on site and observe Fremantle Museum’s Conservation standards for collections care.
- Contribute to the site’s visitor-oriented experiences, including ensuring the effective delivery of exhibitions, public and education programs, events, outreach, marketing and online services.
- Contributes to the development of the Site’s operational plans, projects and associated budgets.