Museums Officer

Cultural Services

Permanent Full Time
LGO Level 3 - $76,923 cash component plus superannuation
Portside Museums, Maryborough

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award. We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits. To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Linkedin

What we are looking for:

Experienced individual to support the Senior Museums Coordinator in the day-to-day administration of the Portside Museums to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, and to assist with developing and delivering high quality public programs that engage, educate and inspire the Fraser Coast community.

Please click here to view a Position Description for a full outline of the position.

What you should have to apply:

AQF level 3 or above or previous experience within the arts and cultural sector
Sound understanding of best practice museum standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated advanced computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite and experience producing content for digital marketing contexts.
Strong Interpersonal skills including appreciation for cultural diversity and a proven ability to maintain relationships with team members, stakeholders, audience and collaborators.
Demonstrated experience in preparation and delivery of programs and events to engage a diverse range of audience within cultural/arts context.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and apply initiative and judgement in resolving problems
C Class Drivers License

What's nice to have:

Tertiary qualifications in museum practice / heritage interpretation or related field;
- Cert IV Arts and Cultural Administration or Museum Practice
- Lesser formal qualifications combined with previous experience working in a multi-disciplinary museum or cultural heritage environment.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of social media platforms
Graphic design skills and/or experience with Adobe Creative Suite

What our Council can offer you:

Learning and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Study assistance program
Reward and recognition
24/7 access to Employee Assistant Program
Vaccinations
Paid emergency service leave

Application requirements:

To be considered applicants must supply:

Cover letter explaining your suitability for the role
Resume
Video recording no longer than 3 minutes and no larger than 32MB, addressing the below criteria:
1. 1. Demonstrated experience in the preparation and delivery of programs and events to engage a diverse range of audiences within a cultural/arts context or similar.
  2. Strong interpersonal skills, including an appreciation for cultural diversity and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with team members, stakeholders, audiences and collaborators.

Applications close:

11pm 8th October 2024

For further details please contact Angela Isnor, Senior Museums Coordinator on 0427 170 788 during business hours only

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you!

Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.

From K'gari - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before starting your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format.PDF format is preferred.

Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency-based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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