Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking a Project Officer to provide administrative support to the Head of First Peoples Department and to co-ordinate the administration of the First Peoples Department.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit http://museumsvictoria.com.au/about/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Head of First Peoples department, this position is accountable for the effective administrative operation of the First Peoples Department through the provision of efficient and timely administrative systems, financial monitoring and management, communication with internal and external stakeholders, staff instruction and training, and project support for departmental activities, including events.
The successful applicant will have:
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative support to a senior MV manager while observing confidentiality and protocols.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative, work under pressure with minimal supervision, set priorities, generate innovative solutions and meet competing deadlines.
- Well-developed liaison and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with staff, students and associates working at all levels.
- High standard of administrative and computing skills, including advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Records Management systems, and experience in gathering data and undertaking research using internal and external data sources.
Please see our Role Statement for full Key Selection Criteria required by the successful applicant. Applications that do not address the full Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, please visit our employment website: museumsvictoria.com.au/employment/ and select ‘Current Vacancies’.
