Program Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Program Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Exciting ongoing opportunity to join the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
• Responsible for the co-ordination and effective delivery of the Museum’s programs, events and activities to enhance the visitor experience and lifelong learning

A catalyst for creative expression and curious minds

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is an executive agency of the New South Wales State Government. Embodying the best of design ingenuity and innovation, the Museum profiles one of the world’s great collections and is a highly successful interdisciplinary institution that sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in supporting the brand and vision of the city. Access to the Museum’s exceptional collection is a cornerstone of the vision, opening up opportunities for engagement, participation and research.

MAAS currently operates three sites, the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo, Sydney Observatory in Millers Point and Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill. In April 2018, the NSW Government announced the largest investment in museum infrastructure in Australia’s history, which will enable MAAS to expand its operations, and will ensure the Museum and its collection remain a critical part of our local and global communities for centuries to come.

Those joining the MAAS team at this time will be given a career-defining opportunity to work on a project will which will break new ground in the way museums do business.

The opportunity

As Program Coordinator, you will coordinate and support the effective delivery of the Museum’s programs events and activities at the Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill. You will work closely with team members across MAAS sites to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for all Museum program participants. This role will require regular travel between MAAS sites and occasional out-of-hours work to support programs and events.

Your key accountabilities in this role will include:

• Liaise closely with relevant team members to set up and operationalise programs and events
• Prepare rosters and schedules for public and education programs and activities
• Coordinate daily site briefings and debriefings
• Arrange training for Museum staff and volunteers
• Coordinate the maintenance of equipment, spaces and other materials required for the delivery of programs
• Facilitate customer enquiries to ensure a high level of customer service
• Assist with the collection of data and feedback from programs

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Excellent communications and customer service skills.
• Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel

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As part of GSE Act compliance, your application must include:
Resume - No more than three A4 pages. Must be up to date with current employment, and clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. You must include 3 referee contacts (name, role, phone number and email address), clearly identifying a junior, peer and manager. We will not contact referees without your consent.

Cover Letter - No more than two A4 pages. Must include short statements in response to the two targeted questions below (drawn from the Core Competencies required in the Role Description) There are no selection criteria to address
 

• Question 1 – Describe a situation in which you took a creative approach to rostering or scheduling to deliver a program or event.
• Question 2 – Describe a situation in which you were successful in getting people to work together effectively.

Your cover letter and resume will need to be submitted as PDF attachments on your candidate file application on I Work for NSW.

Other - The successful applicant is required to undergo, and for new employees meet the cost of a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable.

The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the Museum, please indicate this in your application.