Gallery Visitor Services Attendant

• A unique opportunity for someone to share their passion for the arts with our community.
• Provide insights about our exhibitions while ensuring the safety of artworks and our visitors.
• Casual shifts at $31.92 per hour, + Superannuation

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest and one of the fastest growing and most diverse cities. Our holistic approach offers a range of personal and professional benefits that collectively make a big impact to support our people where they need it most.

As the City of Casey’s treasured entertainment precinct, Bunjil Place brings together an unprecedented mix of facilities including an outdoor community plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio, function centre, library, gallery and City of Casey Customer Service Centre… all in one special place.

Why join us?

At Casey, we strive for a workforce that reflects our diverse community in line with our core values of Dream Big, Empower Each Other and Make our Community Proud.

Our Benefits at The City of Casey

• A supportive learning culture where you can grow your career and even your qualifications.
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building with equipped Kitchens, onsite Café, Art Gallery, Library, and so much more.
• 2 minutes’ walk to Westfield shopping centre, free onsite carpark, gym/pool with discounted memberships and employees go free Wednesday.

A bit about the role

The Gallery Visitor Services Attendant is responsible for welcoming patrons to our Narre Warren based Bunjil Place Gallery. In your role, you will share knowledge about the precinct and current exhibitions, oversee security of works of art and assist with handling art and supporting public program delivery.

Bunjil Place Gallery’s exhibition program aims to present and promote the best Australian and international art that engages, challenges and inspires our audiences. The Gallery is driven by vibrant artistic programming, contemporary visitor experience and community engagement.

See more details about our Bunjil Place Gallary - Contemporary Art Gallery | Bunjil Place

Why not take a virtual tour here - Bunjil Place Gallery (bunjilplacetours.com)

What you’ll deliver

• A welcoming and informative experience for all Bunjil Place patrons.
• Monitor the security of art works, patrons and overall presentation of the precinct and exhibitions.
• Assist with exhibition changeovers, including handling art, packing and documentation.
• General administration duties including retail sales on occasion.
• Support public program delivery as required.

What you’ll bring

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a varied audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check (You will require 100 Points of ID including a Birth Certificate or Passport).

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact Georgia Cribb, Gallery Director, on ******@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 15th February 2023.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The City of Casey has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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Dream Big, Empower Each Other and Make our Community Proud.