Project Officer - Migrant Experiences (005121)
Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
Salary:
$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time
Job description:
Liaise and build relationships with the broader recent migrant community and facilitate the recording and documenting of individual stories that reflect migrant experiences. Assist in building the Museum collections and contribute to the development of an exhibition on contemporary migration.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term, flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 18 months, with the possibility of an extension.
Duties
- Contribute to the development, care, research and interpretation of the Museum’s Migrant Heritage collections with particular emphasis on the strategy to collect, research and record contemporary migrant experiences.
- Build and maintain respectful relationships with the Tasmanian migrant community to develop local history collections and strong networks.
- Facilitate the recording of oral histories including educating and empowering recent migrant communities to document the contemporary migrant experience and preserve their heritage.
- Contribute to the development of an exhibition that documents the recent migration history including cataloguing exhibition content in database/s and producing public programs including through online delivery.
- Expand the knowledge of the Museum’s migrant collections and registration activities associated with the cultural heritage collections.
- Build professional knowledge and relationships with Tasmania’s diverse communities and professional networks and expand TMAG’s community profile, at the same time documenting the contact details of recent migrants for TMAG reference.
- Identify funding opportunities and develop business cases to enable public promotion and recognition of the project.
Desirable Requirements
- A current driver’s licence
- Relevant experience or working knowledge of contemporary migration within Tasmania's multicultural communities
- Experience in developing business cases for grants and submitting grant applications and reporting would be advantageous.
Pre-employment Requirements
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Crimes involving dishonesty
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Project Officer Migrant Experiences - 005121.docx
Project Officer Migrant Experiences - 005121.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Jody Steele |
| Position: |
Head of Cultural Heritage • TMAG |
| Email: |
jody.steele@tmag.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
+61 438 502 515 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one- to two-page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf