Jobs

• Immediate start
• Fun and inclusive working environment
• Mature and experienced applicants encouraged to apply
• Salary based on the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award

• The Museum is seeking Tour Guides to deliver programs and activities to various audiences, including schools and families.
• Museum staff are busy during school term time providing education programs and presentations to kindergartens, primary and secondary schools.
• During holiday periods staff facilitate tours and activities for families with young children all linked to the Museum’s collection.
• Our gift shop houses the largest collection of crystals, gemstones, fossils and minerals in Canberra as well as dinosaur themed gifts and the role requires a flexible attitude to splitting time between tours and the gift shop
• Full training for tours and retail provided

• Conducting day or night tours of the museum.
• Hosting and assisting with birthday parties.
• Providing retail and customer service in the gift shop, including cash handling, POS, stock control and merchandising.
• Flexible work attitude to assist with cleaning and other general duties as required

• Role will suit candidates with a background or knowledge of palaeontology or geology and an interest in dinosaurs (but not essential as training provided).
• Customer service experience in a retail setting is preferred.
• Experience working with children will be highly regarded.
• High level communication skills – both verbal and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Availability to work weekends and evenings essential

To apply please email a resume and cover letter to the General Manager at [email protected]