Project Officer

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Project Officer (Administration), Sciences Department, to provide administrative support to the Head of Sciences, and to coordinate the administration of the Sciences Department.

Project Officer (Administration), Sciences Department

• • Provide administrative support to a highly talented team, in the Sciences Department, at one of Australia's largest cultural institutions.
  • Based at award-winning Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens
  • Close to public transport

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Project Officer (Administration), Sciences Department, to provide administrative support to the Head of Sciences, and to coordinate the administration of the Sciences Department.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues:  Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.

To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit About us - Museums Victoria

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The primary responsibility of the Project Officer is the effective administrative operation of the Sciences Department through the provision of efficient and timely administrative systems, financial monitoring and management, communication with internal and external stakeholders, staff instruction and training, and project support for Departmental activities.

NOTABE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative support to a senior manager while observing confidentiality and protocols.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative, work under pressure with minimal supervision, set priorities, generate innovative solutions, and meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to appraise changing Departmental requirements and develop appropriate administrative systems and procedures.
• Well-developed liaison and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with staff, students and associates working at all levels of Museum Victoria, and external stakeholders.
• High standard of administrative and computing skills, including advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Records Management systems, and experience in gathering data and undertaking research using internal and external data sources.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and be

 assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).

The successful applicant will have high level computing and communication skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a full time; ongoing position. The salary on offer is $74,580 (pro rata) + 11% superannuation.

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing. 

To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of this job listing page. 

For more information about this position, please contact Dermot Henry 0459100***

Please submit the three following three documents with your application: 

• Your Cover Letter.
• Your Resume.
• A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document).

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1st May 2024 (11.59 PM)