Project Officer - Migrant Experiences (005121)

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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. 

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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