Divisional Coordinator & Administrative Assistant, First Nations Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change? ? About the Role ? A core pillar for the AM is to ‘Be a Leader and Advocate for First Nations History’ and to enhance our workforce in the First Nations area. This is a full time temporary Clerk Grade 5/6 role (2 years, with the possibility of extension) in our First Nations division. The Divisional Coordinator & Administrative Assistant, First Nations supports the Director, First Nations to achieve organisational objectives by assisting with workflows, scheduling and correspondence, in accordance with the AM’s Corporate Strategic Priorities by liaising with internal and external stakeholders, organising events, managing reporting and filing systems and coordinating key projects and activities for the First Nations Division. Click on the following links to begin the journey to find your new career at the AM · Role Description? · AM Candidate Pack You will be paid a competitive annual salary $93,295 - $102,942 , plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading. About You You will have: · Experience working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and/or Pasifika peoples and communities is desirable. · Relevant professional administrative experience in corporate settings, preferably being an executive assistant to a senior leader. · Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills, strong written and verbal communication skills. · Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite products and other administrative-related software programs. Ability to use spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks. · Customer-focused and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. · NSW Driver’s licence and willingness to work across three Australian Museum locations across the Sydney region. Flexible hours as needed. Essential requirements ? · Appropriate approved tertiary qualifications in business administration or relevant subject area, or relevant equivalent professional experience 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.? Check out our current exhibitions and events here .? 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 key knowledge and experience. 2. Resumé. As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted question. 1. What skills and professional experience do you have that meets the key accountabilities for the role? (400 words maximum). 2. How do you anticipate the needs of the senior leader you’re supporting? Please outline the things you would consider when providing administrative and organisational support to them (400 words maximum). For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW . The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so. Contact person: Laura McBride, Director, First Nations. Email: laura.mcbrideaustralian.museum 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. This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.?