Museum/Archival Assistant
Your new company
An exciting opportunity exists for an Archival Assistant to join a well-established organisation dedicated to preserving and showcasing historically significant collections.
Working within a team-oriented team environment, you will play a key role in supporting archival, museum, and community engagement activities while helping ensure valuable records and artefacts are accurately maintained and accessible.
Your new role
Reporting to the relevant Team Leader, you will provide administrative and archival support across a range of collection management activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the acquisition, cataloguing, storage, and maintenance of archival and museum collections.Digitising photographic, image, and historical records through digital image capture.Maintaining accurate collection records and performing high-volume data entry.Supporting accessioning, object handling, condition checking, and collection storage activities.Obtaining image permissions and copyright clearances and maintaining accurate credit information.Conducting historical research and preparing information for internal and external stakeholders.Responding to enquiries from visitors,



researchers, and other stakeholders.Providing general administrative and clerical support to museum and archival operations.Ensuring compliance with information security, recordkeeping, and organisational policies.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Previous experience in archives, records management, museums, libraries, cultural institutions, or a similar environment.Strong administrative and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Experience handling physical and digital records or collections.Well-developed research and information-gathering skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database or records management systems.An understanding of collection management practices, copyright requirements, and records legislation will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in returnPart-time - 3 days/weekCompetitive hourly rateFlexible working arrangementsClose to public transport links

📌 Museum Assistant (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth