Senior Producer First Nations Programs (Identified)

Museums of History NSW; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Sydney is seeking a passionate Senior Producer for First Nations Programs. The role involves shaping programs and exhibitions that highlight First Nations voices and histories. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in public programs or event management, with a strong commitment to collaboration and audience engagement. This is a temporary full-time position with a salary package ranging from $113,574 to $125,720.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in public programs or event management.
• Ability to manage physical tasks associated with heritage sites.
• Willingness to work and travel across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of First Nations programs.
• Engage with diverse audiences and First Nations communities.
• Ensure First Nations perspectives are integrated into programs.

Skills

Collaboration with First Nations communities

Creative program development

Event management

Audience engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Senior Producer First Nations Programs (Identified)

Are you inspired by the power of First Nations stories? Museums of History NSW is seeking a passionate Senior Producer, First Nations Programs, to shape creative programs and exhibitions that centre First Nations voices, histories, and cultural heritage within our iconic spaces. Collaborating closely with communities, you’ll help enhance our sites as vibrant places of learning, connection, and inspiration—ensuring that First Nations perspectives are at the heart of every visitor experience. Join us in making our museums living spaces where culture, creativity, and community thrive.

What the opportunity is:

Employment with Museums of History NSW.

Clerk Grade 7/8. Remuneration package includes salary ($113,574 to $125,720), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Temporary full-time employment for a period up to 2 years.

The role will work across Sydney.

What we do

Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital record‑keeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you’ll do with us

This role will lead the conceptual and creative development and delivery of diverse projects and programs with layered First Nations agency and with First Nations perspectives, history and cultural heritage as relevant to the Museums of History NSW, to engage with and attract new and diverse audiences and First Nations communities.

For more information on the role contact Jonathan Wilson, Head of Programming & Activations, via ***************@mhnsw.au or [phone] ***.

Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.

What you need to do to apply

To apply you will need to submit the following:

A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.

A current resume listing two referees.

Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.

Targeted questions

1. Can you describe your approach to collaborating with First Nations communities to co‑create museum programs at scale for exhibitions or landmark cultural festivals through workshops, music and performance? How do you ensure a diverse audience are engaged and the perspectives of First Nations people are seen, heard and experienced.

2. This role requires balancing creative vision with the operational realities of heritage sites and diverse audiences. Can you share an example of how you have managed competing priorities, such as cultural integrity, audience engagement, and logistical constraints, in a previous project.

Essential requirements of the role

This is an identified role. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and accepted in the community. Museums of History NSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Relevant tertiary qualifications and 5 years or more experience in public programs or event management or in a creative producer role.

Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites, both internal and external environments is a genuine occupational requirement.

Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Also note

This role is an Identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact ***************@mhnsw.au.

For technical support with your application please contact ***************@mhnsw.au.

To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date

10am Monday 24 November 2025.

Diversity and Flexible Working

We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history. We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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