About the position

The Gallery Assistant will work as part of the team at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre. The role will provide a high level of customer service to key stakeholders, engage in the design and installation of exhibitions, and assist in the management of Collections in the delivery of quality gallery programs.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

• Certificate IV in Arts Administration, Business Administration or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer

• Casual with an hourly rate from $40.0889 to $45.0404 (inclusive of casual loading) (depending on qualifications, skills and experience), plus 11.5% superannuation
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Elissa Emerson, Arts Centre Director on 02 6549 3800. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply:

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date.
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 2 October 2024.

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