How do I become a museum assistant
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In Australia, a full time Museum Assistant generally earns $1,160 per week ($60,320 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Museum Assistant has decreased in recent years. There are currently 1,200 people employed in this role in Australia compared to 1,500 five years ago. Museum Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities where museums are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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To become a Museum Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Library and Information Services. This course will prepare you to work in museums, libraries, art galleries and cultural service organisations. You’ll develop skills in customer service and records management and learn to use digital technologies such as loan management software and cataloguing systems.
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Museum Assistant careers
A Museum Assistant works in a museum or cultural centre. You might be in a customer service role where you greet visitors, answer their questions and take guided tours of exhibitions. Museum Assistants also provide support with preparing and maintaining displays, moving artefacts and preparing multimedia information.
Museum Assistants should have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. You may need to be knowledgeable about particular exhibits at a museum and should be passionate about passing this information onto visitors. Museum Assistants should be organised and able to follow directions.
