Museums Assistant - Front Of House

Council Jobs; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council invites applications for a Museum Assistant Front of House. The role supports day-to-day museum operations, delivers friendly visitor service and retail tasks while ensuring accuracy in stock control and cash handling.

Ideal candidates have a passion for minerals and fossils, strong computer skills, and the ability to work Saturdays to Tuesday, 8.45am to 4.45pm. 6-month maximum term, part-time, Flexible and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high-quality customer service and project a positive image of the museums and Bathurst Regional Council.
• Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence or Equivalent; attention to detail.
• Retail experience including shop presentation and stocktaking.
• Cash handling, float preparation and reconciliations.
• Courteous, informative interaction with visitors; self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Collaborate well within a team; learn new computer systems.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Stocktaking

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Learning new systems

Self-motivation

Education

Class C NSW Drivers Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

The position is a Museum Assistant Front of House. The ideal candidate will have a passion and knowledge of minerals and fossils and day to day operations of working in a museum and/or tourism environment.

Council is seeking an enthusiastic innovative self-directed individual with proven high-quality customer service. The preferred candidate will have a strong understanding and experience in all areas of retail and good computer literacy.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to provide high-quality customer service and project a positive image of the museums and Bathurst Regional Council.
• Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of attention to detail
• Retail experience, including shop presentation skills, and stocktaking
• Cash handling skills, including preparation of float and reconciliations
• Proven ability to interact with individuals in a courteous, amiable, and informative way
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and undertake tasks unsupervised
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting, contributing positively to the work environment
• Proficiency in the operation of various computer packages and ability to learn new systems
• Current paid employment Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

What We Can Offer

• Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy
• Training & Development to expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

Want To Know More?

Position Status: Maximum Term - Part Time - 6 Months

Hours of work: 30 Hours Saturday – Tuesday, 8.45am – 4.45pm

Application closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Penny Packham – 6333 2861

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.