About us

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History (the Museum) is a not-for-profit museum based in Winton, regional Queensland. Its purpose is to discover, prepare, interpret and display dinosaur fossils and tell the story of Australia’s natural history. The Museum is dedicated to delivering a world-class attraction that educates and inspires its visitors, providing them with a unique Australian experience.

The Museum is contracted by Winton Shire Council to manage the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry Conservation Park (the Park), a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service site. The Park represents the most concentrated site, and only definitive record, of dinosaur stampede behaviour in the world. Situated 110km south-west of Winton, this visitor attraction is the largest trace-fossil site in Australia.

The Museum has begun the third and final stage of its development, which entails the design and construction of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History (MNH). The MNH's purpose is to present and tell the story of Australia’s geological journey through deep time by way of a centre of excellence that will become renowned worldwide.

This Facilities Manager recruitment is for a full-time position (38 hours/week) from 24 March 2025 to 14 October 2025.

Qualifications & experience

• Working with Children Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain one) (mandatory)
• A manual Australian driver's licence (mandatory)
• A trade qualification (highly regarded)
• Forklift licence (highly regarded)
• Heavy-vehicle licence eg light or medium rigid (highly regarded)
• Work health and safety certificates (white card or equivalent)

Tasks & responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the facilities at the Museum and Park
• Maintain the Museum’s physical assets
• Maintain the Museum’s natural assets
• Deliver excellent internal and external customer service
• Support Museum operations duties.

Benefits

• Opportunities for long-term growth and career progression for the right applicant.
• A one-time relocation allowance of up to $1,500 (incl GST) will be paid upon successful completion of a three-month probation period. This will be reimbursed only upon presentation of valid tax receipts for fair and reasonable expenses incurred in your relocation to Winton, including the transport of personal property.
• An annual training and development allowance of up to $2,000 per annum is available, subject to appropriate approvals being obtained, after one year of employment.
• The successful applicant will be offered up to four weeks’ accommodation at the onsite Maloney Lodge Precinct and assistance finding long-term housing.

Note: the applicant must be willing to commit to a one-year contract, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right applicant.

Application

To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter that addresses the tasks and responsibilities outlined for the role, along with a resume that details your work history and relevant experience. Ensure that your application highlights how your skills and background align with the requirements of the position.

For more details about this position visit https://www.australianageofdinosaurs.com/page/11/australian-age-of-dinosaurs-employment