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Good afternoon (or morning) everyone, I previously posted a question regarding Secondary Teaching, as at the time it was what I had planned to carry on and do. However after some interesting times, I am now aiming towards a career in Museums, and Australia still has a strong hold over me. On the Consolidated Skills Occupation List, Gallery or Museum Curator is listed (224212) however how do I find out which state the position actually belongs on? Ideally I am looking at Western Australia and Queensland. Where can I find more detailed information? I also have some other questions. By June 2016 I will have: BA (Hons) Classical Studies SVQ Level 3 Museums and Galleries Studies 1 years experience in a Museum, more curatorial than FOH I plan on going to do MA Museums and Galleries Studies in either St Andrews or Leicester (admission dependent!) 2016-2017. By the time of completing the MA, I will be 29. I found somewhere it states that you require at least 1 years experience in highly relevant employment (can't for the life of me remember where I found it). Would my 1 years experience count? That would be the year 2015-2016, whereas I would complete my MA in 2017 (assuming the plan goes along smoothly). I also at one point found a list explaining what points you got for what...skills you had (IELTs, education, age, etc) but I also can't find that and my mind is running blank.... I also understand that this occupation could be pulled at any point, however if that's the case then I will deal with it then! Thanks anyone who can help or advise with all of this. I've searched the forums high and low, and there is very little information I can find regarding this occupation! Thanks! Kirsty

For those who are in Sydney, you may want to go to Mary Mackillop Chapel in North Sydney and avail of the free entrance on the museum on April 29 only. Address is 7 Mount street, North Sydney. Details @ http://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/news/index.asp

Suitable for retired or semi retired couple. You would be looking after a local history museum and gardens on the QLD/ NSW border at Goondiwindi 4 hours drive from Brisbane.. There is no wage for this position but you live rent free on site with an allowance towards your electricity charges. The accommodation consists of a two bedroom cottage with modern kitchen, Your duties involve..... · Opening the museum 6 days a week. · Maintaining the gardens. · Security of the site. · Liaising with the local history society at monthly meetings · Collecting entrance fees and donations for the Museum. Ideal for someone with a pension or other income who is interested in Australian History and would like to live in a period cottage rent free in return for taking on the above duties. You must be living in Australia now or very soon, with full working rights, not suitable for WHV. PM me if you would like more details. I will close this post when the job is filled

In Spotswood, the museum is a great place to spend the day. It's very engaging for children there are areas about planets, household 'bits' ie water use, recycling, food a pumping station where you can see all the old machines and our favourite and I'm sure a favorite with most people the sports section where you can run against the clock, test your strength, co ordination amongst other things. There is also 2 playgrounds one shaded one not a picnic area with free BBQ's and there is free parking it was $6 (I think) per adult entrance and children (under 16 I think) go free. It's not as 'nerdy' (sorry to science buffs) as you might think and you can spend hours there. Michelle