Education Officer – Tamworth Regional Gallery

The Cultural & Community Services Division of Tamworth Regional Council is seeking the services of a self driven individual with experience in the public gallery/museum sector or similar field. You will be responsible for developing a range of educational programs as well as work closely with the Art Gallery Director in the day to day management of the Gallery.  Well developed interpersonal and communication skills specifically the ability to address public forums, school and community groups and to establish networks within the education sector, are essential.

The applicant will need to possess tertiary qualifications in Education or equivalent studies in Visual Arts or Museum Practice and hold a current Class C Drivers licence. A knowledge and understanding of the NSW School Curricular in the Visual Arts, and/or Human Society & its Environment is also required.

Certificates and Licences include but are not limited to the above criteria.

Please read the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.

The successful applicant must be keen to undertake professional and interpersonal training as required.

This position has been classified as a Grade 13 with a salary range of $1045.10 to $1130.90 for 35 hours work per week. The hours of work will be 9am to 5pm but may vary according to the requirements of the position. Tamworth Regional Council offers a range of employee benefits to successful applicants.

 Please contact Sandra McMahon on (02) 6767 5511 if you have any further queries or require any additional information.

Applicants are required to submit a current Resume outlining relevant employment experience. In addition to the Resume, applicants must also address the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

To apply, download the Education Officer, Art Gallery Information Package. This includes the Position Description which lists the Selection Criteria, Employment Application Form, Applicant Checklist and the Physical Requirements of the Position.

The preferred format for submitting job applications is using Council’s Employment Application Form.

Applications can be emailed to jobapplications@tamworth.nsw.gov.au  

Applications must be received by 12:00pm Thursday 23 February 2012. Applicants who do not have internet access should send their applications quoting the PV number to:

The Recruitment Officer
Tamworth Regional Council
PO Box 555
Tamworth NSW 2340

Tamworth Regional Council is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.