Project Officer Eureka Prizes
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About Eureka Prizes??
The Australian Museum has presented the Eureka Prizes, Australia?s premier national science awards program, since 1990. The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of research and innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism and communication.?
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About the Role??
As the Project Officer, Eureka Prizes, you will be supporting?the Manager of the Eureka Prizes to deliver this annual program. The?day-to-day?activities?of the role?involve?being responsible for?office administration; client customer service and enquiries; all marketing and promotions (including website and social media management), and associated research; finalist liaison; and event management.??
In addition, the Project Officer?assists?the?Manager, Eureka Prizes?in the facilitation of the judging panels, development of prize categories, sponsor and contractor liaison, program evaluation, whilst contributing to the strategic priorities of the program.?
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Employment Status:
- ?Clerk Grade 5/6
- ?Ongoing
- ?Full time35 hours per week
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Click on the following links to begin the journey to find your new career at the AM
- ?Role Description
- ?AM Candidate Pack
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You will be paid a competitive annual salary?of?$99,938?- $110,271, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.??
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About you?
We are?seeking?a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with experience providing administrative and project management support. Their areas of experience may include but are not limited to marketing, sponsorships and?partnerships,?social media, office operations, or event coordination. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to support the successful delivery of an established program, excel in communicating and liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.?
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Knowledge and experience
- ?Experience in project management, including coordinating multiple projects within set parameters and budgets, and evaluation to ensure ongoing successful delivery
- ?Considerable experience in event management including liaising with contractors and suppliers to ensure high standard of delivery
- ?Experience in delivering a high standard of customer service and communications with a diverse range of stakeholders
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Essential requirements
- ?Tertiary qualifications (or comparable work experience) in project management/event/science/communications or related field?
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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 setting and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations? culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections,?exhibitions?and education programs.??
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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.??
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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.??
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Check out our current exhibitions and events?here.??
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Benefits??
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.??
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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 essential requirements, key?knowledge?and experience.
2. ?Resume
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As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer?the?targeted question.
1. ?Provide?an example of how you successfully supported a major event, project, or program. How did you manage administrative responsibilities, ensure deadlines were met, and?maintain?consistent communication with your team members throughout the process?(300 words maximum)
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For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to?I Work for NSW.??
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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.??
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Contact person:?Jacinta Spurrett,?Director?Marketing, Communications, Partnerships,?Jacinta.Spurrett@Australian.Museum???
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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.??
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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.
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