Operations Manager
Job No:
124580
Location:
Winton
- Are you an experienced leader looking to make a change or interested in a new adventure?
- Join a unique not-for-profit museum based in the historic town of Winton - the Dinosaur Capital of Australia!
- Attractive remuneration circa $76,275 (commensurate with experience) plus super & up to $5,000 relocation assistance!
- Rare chance to get up close with real dinosaur fossils as you lead one of Australia's most unique educational experiences!
About the Australian Age of Dinosaurs
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum is an exciting, high profile natural history museum at the forefront of Australia’s most significant dinosaur discoveries. A not-for-profit science and education-focused attraction, located in a beautiful wilderness setting in Central West Queensland, the museum houses the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in the world and operates the most productive fossil preparation laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere.
Established in 2002, after the discovery of multiple fossils in the area, the museum includes a Fossil Preparation Laboratory, Reception Centre, and Dinosaur Canyon. They are also contracted by Winton Shire Council to manage Dinosaur Stampede National Monument, a Queensland's Park and Wildlife Service site and the largest trace fossil site in Australia.
About the Opportunity
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum is currently seeking a full-time Operations Manager to join their team in Winton, Queensland.
A unique opportunity to work with a passionate and close-knit team, you will be primarily responsible for managing all operations of the museum and park.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing human resources, staffing and training;
- Coordinating the museum and park shops and cafés;
- Managing all museum and park programs (excluding the Dig-A-Dino program);
- Maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Ensuring on-site financial and security obligations are maintained; and
- Overseeing work health and safety procedures, with support from the Collection Manager.
About You
The museum is looking for someone with proven experience in human resources, as well as previous experience in managing a team. Whilst not essential, a HR or WHS certificate, or familiarity with the operations side of this role, will be highly regarded.
You will be an emotionally intelligent, caring, and genuinely enthusiastic professional, who can lead the museum's passionate and collaborative team. You'll also need to be highly organised, with strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Any demonstrated knowledge of, or experience working in, a not-for-profit environment will be highly regarded; as will a demonstrated understanding of retail and cafe practices and processes.
Most importantly, you'll be an effective and confident leader, committed to driving results from the front and leading by example. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to work collaboratively with a range of people including fellow managers, support staff, and volunteers. You'll have the capacity to make the tough decisions while maintaining the values of the organisation.
Please note: You must hold a current Australian drivers licence and have access to reliable transport.
About the Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to support the delivery of one of Australia's most unique educational experiences - there are very few places that provide the opportunity to learn about, and even touch dinosaur bones on a regular basis!
You will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $76,275 plus super, commensurate with your experience. Relocation assistance is also available, up to $5,000.
You'll be warmly welcomed into a genuinely friendly, close-knit team, and will have the opportunity to grow professionally within this historic Australian town. This is your chance to see and experience more of Outback Queensland than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!
Whether you're looking for a change of lifestyle, a unique adventure, or a new challenge, this opportunity won't last long - Apply Now before it goes extinct!