Curator of Local Heritage Collections

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

The ACT Government is seeking an experienced Curator of Local Heritage Collections to join our team.

With a strong passion for collecting and preserving local stories, this role involves building and maintaining our analogue and digital publications collection.

About the Role:

We are looking for a qualified librarian with team leadership and collection management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies to collect, preserve, and promote local heritage materials
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to build relationships and secure donations and acquisitions
  • Maintain accurate records and cataloguing systems

Benefits:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the vibrant community of Canberra.

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of $85,000 - $95,000 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities.



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