This position is being advertised on JobsWA today and the closing date for expressions of interest is 4:00pm, 1 April 2010. Please bring this opportunity to the attention of anyone you think may be interested;

The Western Australian Museum is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to co-ordinate a national program for the Council of Australasia Museums International Year of Biodiversity Events and Activities

This is a part-time (0.5fte 37.5 hours per fortnight), fixed-term contract until the completion of the project on 25 February 2011.

Located at Perth in the Education Department and reporting to the Director Exhibitions Design and Public Program, and the CAMD / IYB National Steering Committee

Job Description

The successful candidate will develop and deliver the aims and objectives of the Council of Australasia Museums International Year of Biodiversity project (CAMD / IYB).

The Coordinator (CAMD / IYB) (Western & Central) shall work with a like position based in Sydney at the Australian Museum and shall be responsible for the development of a national online portal for information exchange about IYB, and encourage national participation and community engagement in biodiversity via online interaction with major museums, regional museums, schools, community groups and individuals.

The position will develop, on the broad basis of the Australian media sector with particular reference to science communication an effective public relations strategy to ensure maximum coverage of (CAMD / IYB)’s activities during 2010.

For more information on the position, please contact Brad Kruger (brad.kruger@museum.wa.gov.au), or for information on how to apply visit the JobsWA website www.jobs.wa.gov.au http://www.jobs.wa.gov.au .

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