Part-Time Heritage Exhibitions Curator: Community Impact

West Tamar Council; West Tamar; Sur place; AUD 35 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

3.5% additional superannuation

Generous personal leave provisions

Meaningful community contribution

Résumé du poste

West Tamar Council's Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre is seeking a Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator to create, interpret and maintain engaging exhibitions that tell local stories to visitors, researchers and the broader community.

Working under the Heritage Centre Coordinator and with the Collections Curator, you will develop displays, supervise volunteers, deliver guided tours and grow the Centre's profile through social media and grants.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable, or extensive relevant industry experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and capability.
• Demonstrated experience in exhibition development and collections management.
• Strong visitor service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Sound administrative and computer skills.
• Knowledge of local and Tasmanian history and heritage.
• A current driver’s licence and a Working with Vulnerable People Card.
• Flexibility to work hours aligned with Heritage Centre activities and operational requirements.

Responsabilités

• Curate captivating, research-led exhibitions at the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre.
• Design, interpret, implement and maintain display experiences.
• Lead visitor engagement through guided tours and interpretation, while supporting volunteers.
• Grow the Centre’s profile through heritage-focused social media content and grant applications.
• Coordinate with Heritage Centre Coordinator and Collections Curator on exhibitions.

Connaissances

Demonstrated exhibition development

Collections management

Visitor service

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer coordination

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Knowledge of local Tasmanian history

Flexibility in hours

Formation

Tertiary/postgraduate qualifications desirable

Equivalent industry experience

Description du poste

West Tamar Council's Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre is seeking a Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator to create, interpret and maintain engaging exhibitions that tell local stories to visitors, researchers and the broader community.

Working under the Heritage Centre Coordinator and with the Collections Curator, you will develop displays, supervise volunteers, deliver guided tours and grow the Centre's profile through social media and grants.