SHIRE OF YORK
MUSEUM ASSISTANT - (PART-TIME 9 HRS PER WEEK)
Join the Shire of York as our new Museum Assistant and help bring local history to life for our community and visitors. Working closely with the Museum Curator, you'll support exhibitions, care for collections, and provide friendly, informative service to everyone who walks through our doors. This role includes weekend and public holiday work and plays an important part in promoting York's rich heritage and tourism offering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the Museum is open and staffed during all advertised hours, including weekends and public holidays.
* Assist the Curator with exhibition research, preparation, and installation.
* Support the ongoing care, maintenance, and documentation of the Museum's collection.
* Provide friendly, informative customer service to all visitors.
* Undertake general administrative duties, including cash handling, reconciliation, and data entry.
* Promote the Shire of York's heritage attractions, tourism facilities, and sites of interest.
Remuneration:
The salary for the position is offered in accordance with Level 3 of the Shire of York Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025 ($72, $75, pro rata. Placement within the range will be determined by the applicant's age, skills and experience.
The Shire offers:
* A Wellness Program which includes free gym and pool membership at the Shire owned facilities as well as other health initiatives.
* Option to make additional superannuation contributions matched by the Shire.
* A generous uniform allowance.
Further Information:
The position description for the role is available on the Shire's website or by contacting Annie Medley on A national police clearance and pre-employment medical will be required prior to offer of employment. All Shire positions are subject to a three-month probation period.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please forward a cover letter and current resume including two recent referees to:
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of York
PO Box 22
York WA 6302, or Email:
Applications close: 5.00pm Wednesday 17 December 2025.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
The Shire values diversity in its workforce and encourages people from all age groups and cultural backgrounds to apply.