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 lead cultural interpretation at La Perouse Museum. The role focuses on exhibition development, collections care, research, education programs, and guiding tours.

You will work with the La Perouse Aboriginal community and Head La Perouse Museum to reflect Aboriginal culture and protocols; applicants must meet Aboriginal descent requirements.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted in the community.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Relevant education, training or experience pertaining to museum responsibilities.

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.
• Deliver programs including exhibition content, research, collections and education.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Aboriginal engagement

Community liaison

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

Make a genuine difference to our staff and community

Join an innovative and creative team

Collaborative achievement focused culture

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.

Further information:

View the position description online or contact Wesley Shaw, Head La Perouse Museum, on 0407 732 *** or ***********@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings and a current Working with Childrens Check.

Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.