Senior Preparator – Western Australian Museum

3 weeks ago

Albany, Western Australia Council of Australasian Museum Directors Full time
Senior Preparator – Western Australian Museum

Closing Date

11/09/2025 4:00 pm

Institution

Western Australian Museum

Level 4, $95,782 – $100,526 p.a. (pro-rata) Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Employment status

Permanent – Part Time

Location

Welshpool, WA

Contact name

Stuart Leach, Team Leader Exhibition Production and Installation, on 0413 956 556

Contact email

hr@museum.wa.gov.au

We currently have one (1) x Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE or 30 hrs/fn) Vacancy available for immediate filling.

About us

The Western Australian Museum is a vibrant centre of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for everyone. It preserves, documents and shares collections relating to the State's natural and cultural heritage. It collaborates with people across Western Australia to share the stories and voices of diverse communities. It works alongside national and international organisations, contributing to global research, promoting life-long learning, and developing and hosting world-class exhibitions.

About the role

The Senior Preparator is responsible for the preparation of a full range of biological materials for exhibition, installation of exhibits, specimens, and dioramas, technical problem solving, the provision of training for junior staff, and provision of technical support for other departments.

This position is also responsible for the Preparatory workshop area including Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and maintenance of all records.

About you

The successful applicant will be expected to:

- Collaborate well in a dynamic team environment.
- Be self-motivated and well organised.
- Be resourceful, and have good problem-solving skills.

How to apply

Please review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the work-related requirements (Selection Criteria) of this position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees.
- A statement of no more than three (3) A4 pages addressing all the essential work-related requirements. Please provide relevant examples to support your claims.
- A highlight portfolio showcasing no more than six (6) examples (in PDF format) to support your written responses and demonstrate your approach and experience. This could include photographs of the development process and finished works.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application, click "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process, please contact Human Resources at hr@museum.wa.gov.au

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