History Trust of South Australia
Job reference: 631717
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE, 5234 - BIRDWOOD
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Have you ever wanted to work in a museum? Do you have an interest in maritime, migration or motoring history? Are you a confident public speaker?

The History Trust of SA is recruiting Casual Visitor Engagement Officers to work across its three museums: Migration Museum in Adelaide CBD, National Motor Museum at Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills and the SA Maritime Museum in Port Adelaide.

If you have excellent customer service skills and are knowledgeable and passionate about South Australia’s social history, we want you to join our team.

About the Role:

Visitor Engagement Officers are ambassadors for our museums and are responsible for the delivery of engaging visitor experiences and services and ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day operations and functions in our museums.

Key Role Components:

• Deliver core visitor experiences at our museums, including guided tours and education programs.
• Assist with the administrative needs of the museum.
• Assist in the evaluation, implementation and design of education and public programs.
• Assist with the development of social media content and the promotion of the museums.
• Assist with the operation of our retail outlets.
• Identify and assist with the routine maintenance requirements of the museum and troubleshooting issues as they develop and maintain the security and integrity of the museum.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the museum and undertake curatorial cleaning and minor maintenance of displays and equipment.
• Under limited direction, assist with the movement of objects and the transportation, installation and dismantling of exhibitions and displays.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Current First Aid Certificate, Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate.
  
  
  

Special Conditions:

Some out of hours work may be required. Weekend work will be required. Engagement in this role is subject to a satisfactory Department of Human Services Working with Children Check. Intrastate and interstate travel may be required and a current driver’s licence is desirable.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration:

$36.38 hourly rate (includes 25% casual loading).

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Narelle Brine, Manager Migration Museum, via email: hr@history.sa.gov.au .

 

Application Instructions:

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit the following which can be found in the application package attachments:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Pre-Employment Declaration
• Cover Page
• Capability Statement demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria (Section B of the Role Statement).

Applicants should include the name, address, and contact number of three (3) current referees.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note:

Multiple casual contract roles available, initial 12-month contract with possibility of extension.

Applications close: 13/11/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Capability Statement - Casual VEO October 2024.pdf
- GSE4_MMME_Role Statement_Casual VEO (MULTIPLE)_Apr22.pdf
- HTSA Application Cover Sheet.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration 2022.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.