Divisional Coordinator

**Divisional Coordinator**

**Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Vision to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change**

**About the Role**

The Divisional Coordinator provides administrative and support services to facilitate the operations of Corporate Services and collaborates effectively with other divisions. Also liaises with other internal and external stakeholders and is an active participant in Museum projects.

Employment Status:

- Clerk Grade 3/4
- Fixed term up to 2 years with potential to be converted to ongoing
- Full time 35 hours per week

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- Role Description
- You will be paid a competitive annual salary $82,193 - $90,001 plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.

**About the Corporate Services division**

The Corporate Services Division of the Australian Museum is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team essential to the Museum’s daily operations across all sites. This Division handles a wide range of responsibilities, including Sustainability, Security, Procurement, Program Management, Information Technology and Communications, Asset Management, Records Management, Collection Systems, and Building Infrastructure. The Division ensures Accessibility and Inclusion, providing the best possible Museum experience for all. Every day, the team tackles new operational challenges while advancing long-term strategic priorities, ensuring the Australian Museum fulfills its mission as the leading voice for the richness of life, Earth, and culture in Australia and the Pacific.

**About you**

You will have experience supporting senior executives and be comfortable working with various stakeholders and be a contributor to various projects.

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps and services including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Availability to attend after hours events as required

**About The Australian Museum**

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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**Benefits**

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

**How to apply**

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.

2. Resume

1. Describe a recent project you supported. What was the project, who were the stakeholders involved and what tools or strategies did you use to manage your allocated work to ensure it was delivered accordingly. (300 words maximum)

2. As the Divisional Coordinator, you will support the Division Director with daily calendar and appointment management. Can you share an example of a time you faced a scheduling conflict? What was the nature of the conflict, what did you do to resolve it efficiently and how did you ensure clear and timely communication with all relevant stakeholders? (300 words maximum)

**Inclusive and welcoming**

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.