Georges River Council

Museum and Gallery Officer

Museum & Gallery Officer – Georges River Council

Georges River Council, a leading and people-focused organization, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Museum & Gallery Officer to join our dynamic team. As part of our Hurstville Museum & Gallery, you will contribute to our vision by providing administrative support across exhibitions, research, collections, and programs. This is a Temporary, part-time position (50 hours per fortnight) up to 30 June 2025 located in Hurstville CBD, just a 5-minute walk from the train station.

Position Details:

• Temporary Contract, Part-Time (50 hours per fortnight) up to 30 June 2025
• Work pattern:

1. Week A: Wednesday (7 hours); Thursday (7 hours); Friday (7 hours).
2. Week B: Saturday (5 hours); Sunday (4 hours); Monday (4 hours); Tuesday (7 hours); Wednesday (7 hours)

• Salary range: $68,136.17 - $78,941.39 per annum (pro rata) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Deliver innovative services that promote and support our community
• Take advantage of Council benefits including wellness perks and access to leave entitlements

  Responsibilities:

• Assist with collection management, research, and database updates
• Support the management, development, and implementation of exhibitions and programs
• Contribute to education and public programs, including talks and presentations
• Evaluate public and education programs and exhibitions
• Assist with ad hoc duties related to programs and events
• Provide exceptional customer service at the front desk
• Process payments and bookings, ensuring accurate record-keeping
• Monitor and maintain exhibition areas
• Keep up-to-date visitor information and demographics
• Ensure the security and proper opening/closing of the Museum & Gallery
• Update website and brochure displays with the latest exhibitions, events, and programs

  Selection Process:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Arts Administration, or Art History
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
• Experience in a museum or gallery environment
• Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including effective negotiation, consultation and consensus building
• Demonstrated ability to undertake primary research and handle historical enquiries
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with object handling, preparing exhibition content and/or public programming
• Strong commitment to and proven ability to deliver a quality customer focused service for diverse clients and user groups
• Ability to adapt quickly to change
• Commitment to EEO, WHS, and cultural diversity principles for a culturally diverse society

If you are ready to further your career and possess the essential criteria outlined in the Position Description, we encourage you to submit your application today. Please ensure that you provide responses to the targeted questions for consideration.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Georges River Careers team at careers@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

To apply, please visit our website and submit your application by Tuesday 18 February 2025, 11.59 PM.

Please note: For successful candidates, Interviews will we be held on Thursday 20th or Friday 21st of February 2025. 

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.