State Library of Western Australia

We are advertising two newly created positions to support the State Library’s program of exhibitions and events. If you want to share WA’s collections and stories with new audiences make sure you check out these roles. 🖼️ Senior Exhibitions Coordinator https://lnkd.in/gSp83KQx 🎤 Events Coordinator (casual) https://lnkd.in/g2B-RHWn Visit JobsWA for more information and to apply.

New job opportunities at the State Library 📚 Senior Library Officer (full-time, permanent): https://lnkd.in/ga4VNynA 🔎 Policy and Research Officer (part-time 0.6 FTE until 3 October 2025): https://lnkd.in/gKqP-aVP Our Senior Library Officers provide front of house services at the State Library and contribute to the effective functioning of the Client Services team. You’ll need strong interpersonal and digital literacy skills. The Policy and Research Officer is part of the Executive Services team. We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with superior communication and research skills to support the agency’s policy framework and compliance reporting. Visit JobsWA to find out more and apply.

The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest are pleased to announce that WA Reflections is back for a third year to share unique stories of Western Australian history, culture and people. This short documentary initiative will enable up to four early to mid-career filmmaking teams to produce a documentary film inspired by items in the State Library’s collection. Previous WA Reflections projects range from a dramatisation of a ballroom murder mystery and a celebration of WA's musical history in the 60s, to insights into the Chinese migrant community of WA and the longest running LGBTQIA+ nightclub in the Southern Hemisphere. Funding of up to $25,000 is offered per project. Interested applicants are invited to attend an archive storytelling workshop on Saturday, 30 November 2024. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gpaWYYJK Image: Items from the State Library's collection Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

We are proud to launch our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. As an organisation, we have a strong contribution to make in understanding our State’s shared history by supporting truth-telling and healing. The RAP marks a significant step in our commitment to reconciliation and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and knowledge. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gcc76BSh Pictured L-R: Shahna Rind, Professor Colleen Hayward AM, Hon. John Day (Chairman of the Library Board) and Catherine Clark (CEO and State Librarian).

Have you ever wanted to work at the State Library? We have three exciting contract opportunities available. 🧩 Web Designer-Developer (full-time, 8 months): https://lnkd.in/gQmpPKUW 📲 App Developer (part-time, 6 months): https://lnkd.in/gjsH6Feg 📋 Administrative Assistant (part-time, until 30 October 2025): https://lnkd.in/gQ866Bi9 The developer roles are part of our Library Applications Support Team and will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders on developing the State Library’s digital services. The Administrative Assistant supports the Executive Services team with day-to-day administrative functions and projects. Visit JobsWA to find out more and apply.

Call out for pitches 📣 Do you know an exceptional woman? She could be a trailblazer, a peacemaker, a homemaker, a risk-taker, a mover and a shaker. What does she do? What made her choose her work? What does a typical day look like? What support does she need to be successful? Is she breaking new ground? The State Library has partnered with Women in Media WA on a project to gather stories celebrating ‘Wimmin’s Work’. This project is proudly supported by the Department of Communities WA Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future. If you are an early career female journalist, producer, content maker or media student looking to tell a great story, we want to hear from you. Applications close 25 October. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gRs4NCKF Women In Media Australia

New job opportunity: Senior Digitisation Officer Join the State Library team to capture, preserve and share the stories of Western Australia’s rich history. We’re looking for a Senior Digitisation Officer with a strong photographic background to produce high-quality digital copies of our heritage collection material. If you have experience with best-practice digitisation and would like to contribute to long-term preservation efforts we’d like to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent position. Applications close on 24 October 2024. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gnRr-jXt

In 2023-24, our vision to treasure stories, inspire possibilities and strengthen communities was brought to life through our collections, exhibitions, programs and events. We recorded a whopping 24 per cent increase in visitation with more than 520,000 visits to the State Library building. And we continue to deliver on key projects and priorities like the digitisation of at-risk audio-visual collections, support for public libraries and research collaborations. Take a look to learn more about our role as one of the State’s leading cultural institutions. We hope to see you online or in person soon. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gd_yZC-v

We have more exciting opportunities for Librarians to join the State Library team. This includes one part-time position in the Client Services team to help people explore our unique collections and support clients to build their digital literacy skills. We also have two full-time fixed-term roles on 2-year contracts available. These positions support the State Library’s role in assisting with the National Redress Scheme and provide client-facing services. There are also casual positions available to help with information and research services. These positions are based in Perth. Applications close on 13 October 2024. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gFp8_yGN

We are excited and honoured to reveal the artwork for our new Acknowledgement of Country wall. My Boodja, My Turtle Dreaming by Joanne Parfitt (artist name Bungaan) was specially created for a new Acknowledgment of Country wall to welcome visitors and provide a deeper understanding of the land we live on. On your next visit to the State Library, we highly recommend factoring in some extra time to admire the details of this extraordinary artwork. Read Joanne’s artist’s statement on our website: https://lnkd.in/gfeBr6M2