Museum Curator

**Closing date**: 15/06/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Windsor, NSW

**Department**: Arts and Culture

**Employment type**: Full-Time
- Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council._
- ** Full Time position / 9 Day Fortnight**:

- ** Salary from $86k per annum**:

- ** Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking**

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Gallery and Museum Coordinator and based in Windsor NSW, this is an exciting and dynamic position which leads the delivery and supports the promotion of Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s exhibition program, contributes to the planning and delivery of education, public programs and events and manages the Museum collections under the care of Hawkesbury City Council.

**About You**

You will have advanced interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with a capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders including community members, artists, academics, Elders, and other professionals. You will demonstrate professional integrity and a positive, proactive approach to teamwork and achieving organisational objectives.

**Essential Criteria**
- Degree qualification in Australian History, Museum Studies, Heritage Studies, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in a curatorial role in a public museum or cultural institution, with a strong understanding of Australian history and community heritage
- Proven ability to research, design and deliver compelling exhibitions and interpretive content for diverse audiences, as well as history focused education programs
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in Collection Management principles, standards and systems
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical standards
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

**The Rewards**

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

- Great working environment
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tertiary Education Assistance
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport
- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday, 15 June 2025**

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
- Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process._