Museum Assistant

Liverpool City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Parking subsidy

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Museums and Library Assistant to support the Museum team in delivering exhibitions, public programs and community services. You will provide customer service and assist with collections maintenance and program delivery.

The role requires qualifications in Museum or Heritage services, hospitality experience and a passion for community culture. The position is permanent full-time with a 35-hour week and requires a Working with Children check and National Police

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Museum or Heritage services.
• Qualifications or experience in Hospitality.
• Knowledge of and interest in Museum and Heritage.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and supporting the development of the Library & Museum's vision, mission and plans; delivering quality and customer focused collections and services to members of the community
• Supporting the Team Leader Museum Curator to develop Museum services in line with consultations outcomes and documented standards approved by Library & Museum Management
• Contribute to the Museum team through regular communication, and participation in work reviews and annual plans. Assisting with service evaluation and reporting.
• Maintaining records and statistics, and providing assistance to evaluate the community's use of the Museum on an ongoing basis to support any recommendations made to management, as appropriate
• Supporting the Team Leader Museum Curator in the development and delivery of training and communication to library and museum staff and volunteers concerning museum policies and procedures

Skills

Museum/Heritage knowledge

Hospitality experience

Customer service mindset

Education

Museum or Heritage qualifications

Job description

We believe it is important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.

Join part of Council's Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in civic & executive services, library & children's services, delivering events, supporting recreation and community development.

JOB DETAILS:

Permanent FullTime$68,322 to $7,2425 + Super 35 hours, 5 days/week. Tuesday to Saturday over a 7-day bandwidth

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To support the Museum team to deliver innovative and inclusive exhibitions and programs. Providing customer services. Assisting with the delivery of exhibitions, public programs and contributing to collection maintenance.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and supporting the development of the Library & Museum's vision, mission and plans; delivering quality and customer focused collections and services to members of the community
• Supporting the Team Leader Museum Curator to develop Museum services in line with consultations outcomes and documented standards approved by Library & Museum Management
• Contribute to the Museum team through regular communication, and participation in work reviews and annual plans. Assisting with service evaluation and reporting.
• Maintaining records and statistics, and providing assistance to evaluate the community's use of the Museum on an ongoing basis to support any recommendations made to management, as appropriate
• Supporting the Team Leader Museum Curator in the development and delivery of training and communication to library and museum staff and volunteers concerning museum policies and procedures

Qualifications/Licences/Experience

• Qualifications in Museum or Heritage services
• Qualifications or experience in Hospitality
• Knowledge of and interest in Museum and Heritage

BENEFITSOF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
  Access to fitness passport
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and with subsidised parking available.
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing aworking environment that supports all employeesto reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an AustralianCitizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion inour workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, peoplewith disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.