Curator First Nations (Identified)

Randwick City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Randwick City Council is seeking a Curator First Nations (Identified) to join the La Perouse Museum, guiding exhibitions, research and education programs that reflect Aboriginal culture and history.

The role focuses on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander objects, developing engaging programs across the Museum and Headland, and collaborating with community stakeholders to advance First Nations cultural protocols.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be Aboriginal descent through parentage and accepted in the community.
• Strong cultural knowledge and demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience or equivalent competence gained through education, training and experience pertaining to the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander objects for exhibition and conservation.
• Develop engaging programs focusing on Aboriginal culture across the Museum and Headland.
• Assist the Museum team to deliver programs including exhibition content, research, collections and programming.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Community engagement

Job description

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on 30 September 2026

Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: $112,422 - $129,285 per annum + 12% superannuation

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrantcommunity on the eastern beaches of Sydney. We are currently seeking a dynamic First Nations Curator to join the La Perouse Museum at an exciting time in its development.

Purpose

The Curator First Nations (Identified) is a key role in Randwick City Council’s primary cultural institution, as it continues on an exciting journey towards becoming part of a First Nations Cultural Precinct. Working closely with the Head La Perouse Museum and the Museum Officer and liaising with external stakeholders including the La Perouse Aboriginal community, the position provides cultural knowledge and understanding to inform and deliver core museum services including exhibition development, collections care, research, education programs, visitor experience and guided tours.

About the role

• The role oversees the care and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander objects, artefacts, and artworks for the purposes of exhibition and conservation - making improvements within the Museum to better reflect the Aboriginal cultural significance of La Perouse and champions the implementation of First Nations cultural protocols.
• The Curator First Nations develops engaging programs that focus on Aboriginal culture, across the Museum and Headland to amplify the cultural significance of La Perouse and raise awareness of Aboriginal culture and history.
• The Curator First Nations will assist the Museum team to deliver programs including exhibition content, research, collections and programming.

About you

• Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Randwick City Council considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the provisions of section 126 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
• We trust you will bring strong cultural knowledge and demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• You will also have the experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience pertaining to the role.