Local History Officer
Applications closing on 04 March 2019, 04:00 PM
- Job TypeFull Time
- Package$66,642–$76,967 + superannuation
- Position Description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - LOCAL HISTORY OFFICER(PDF, 1MB)
Your new employer
The Town has a dynamic future and we are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and experienced Local History Officer to join our skilled team in a full time capacity.
We are planning for significant inner city growth which will give you the opportunity to use your specialised skills to deliver the vision for the future for our community.
Your new role
Join our Library Services team to support the Town in our mission to become Perth’s most empowered, engaged, inclusive and connected community.
A challenging and exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the Library Services Manager with the provision and delivery of an efficient and effective library and information service to the community.
The focus of this position will be to coordinate, develop and promote Local History services and programs as a part of total Council services to the community.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful applicant will have:
- experience in developing and managing projects based on specialist skills and knowledge in Local History Services environment
- experience in initiating, developing, coordinating and implementing projects, programs and events aimed at promoting the Local History collection to the community
- demonstrated high level ability in the use and knowledge of digitisation of collections, preferably in historical collection
- experience in cataloguing digital and physical collections
- report writing skills
- degree in Library and Information, Archives Studies (or equivalent)
- previous experience in local history/archives services in a public library setting.
The benefits of working for us
- salary range of $66,642–$76,967 per annum
- up to 15.5% Council superannuation contribution
- five weeks annual leave
- work-life balance including flexible working arrangements, easy access to public transport and our famous Albany Hwy café strip
- job share opportunities may be considered
- free use of gym and aquatic facilities (conditions apply)
- ·ongoing training and development
- exciting change-creating projects!
Sound like you?
All applications must address the bolded selection criteria in the position description. This should be included in your cover letter and accompanied by your CV.
Closing date: 4pm Monday 4 March 2019