2024.162 - Museum and Gallery Programs Officer

THE POSITION: Council is seeking an enthusiastic Museum & Gallery Programs Officer to work with the Curator to develop and implement public programs which enhance visitors’ experience, interpretation, and enjoyment of exhibitions; and to assist the Museum and Gallery Coordinator to develop and implement upper primary and secondary school education programs inspired by our collection and the Vintage Village site at the Council’s Museum and Gallery.

This is a temporary position and is funded by various external funding bodies. Monitoring and evaluating the reception to and the impact of these public programs will be essential.

This position will:

• Develop and implement exciting, innovative and engaging public programs, which enhance visitor’s experience and engagement with exhibitions, the Museum, and the Vintage Village.
• Actively consult and liaise with stakeholders and the community to collect data that will inform the development of new public programs.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships our diverse communities, professional organizations, and cultural institutions to achieve creative and relevant public programs.
• Contribute to funding applications, submissions, evaluations, and reports.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of the public programs.
  
  

ESSENTIAL:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
  
  

DESIRABLE:

• Post-graduate studies Museum Studies, History, Visual Arts, or any relevant discipline related qualifications or equivalent

• A minimum of two years’ experience working as a Programs Officer in a Museum or Gallery or related Creative field
  
  

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Temporary position for 12 months with a possible extension of up to a period of 3 years, 28 hours per week minimum
• This position is a Grade 4; salary range is $75,390 p.a. (pro-rata) with progression to $79,201 p.a. (pro-rata) on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $88,308 p.a. (pro-rata), plus 11.5% Superannuation.
• Flexible working hours are available.
  
  

FURTHER CONTACTS:  Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Carmel Aiello on 97250190 or a position description is available by contacting Fairfield City Museum & Gallery on 97250190.

CLOSING DATE:  11.59pm Sunday 23 February 2025

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

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