Volunteer & Internship Program Coordinator

**Volunteer & Internship Program Coordinator, Museums, and**
**Volunteer Program Coordinator, Collections**

We are looking for two collaborative and passionate Volunteer Program Coordinators to join a leading NSW Government Executive Agency. You will be part of a diverse, professional and dynamic team that supports MHNSW to achieve its goals.

What the opportunity is:

- Employment with Museums of History NSW, NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade.
- Clerk Grade 5/6- $110,711. Package includes salary ($89,707 - $98,982), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Temporary full-time up to one year, with the possibility of further extension.
- The two roles will work across the Sydney area.

**What we do**
MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us at MHNSW.

**What you’ll do with us**
These roles will coordinate the engagement of volunteers and interns to enhance public access, knowledge and enjoyment of Museums of History NSW’s museums, programs and projects.

For more information on the roles contact Susan Sedgwick Director, Museum Operations & Visitor Services on 0408 467 236.

**What you need to do to apply**
- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role
- A current resume listing two referees

**Also note**:

- If you are speech or hearing impaired, have access requirements that require reasonable adjustment in the assessment process, or require access to information about this vacancy in a different format, please call the Head of People & Culture on 02 8239 2366.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

**Diversity and Flexible Working**
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

**Role 1**:
**Essential Requirements - Volunteer & Internship Program Coordinator, Museums (based in Sydney CBD)**
- Significant recent experience or a strong understanding of the development and delivery of successful volunteer and internship programs in cultural institution or similar.
- Strong understanding of the role of volunteering and internships in a cultural institution or similar.
- Ability to develop and deliver recruitment, induction and training for volunteers and interns to fulfil a diverse range of roles in a cultural institution and to create structures to ensure their well-being and integration into a wide range of teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including skills in software related to data management.
- Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites in both internal and external environments is a genuine occupational requirement.
- Willingness to work across MHNSW sites and ability to travel to multiple locations.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

**Role 2**:
**Essential Requirements - Volunteer Program Coordinator, Collections (based in Kingswood)**
- Significant recent experience or a strong understanding of the development and delivery of successful volunteer programs in cultural institution or similar.
- Strong understanding of the role of volunteering in a cultural institution or similar.
- Experience working with or an understanding of Collection documentation and indexing projects.
- Ability to develop and deliver recruitment, induction and training for volunteers to fulfil collection and conservation roles in a cultural institution and to create structures to ensure their well-being.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate.
- Strong organisational and admi