Local History Specialist

Are you passionate about the history and heritage in the City of Canning? This position plays a key role in preserving, curating and promoting our history and the development and maintenance of our local history collection and services.

About the role

Join the City of Canning on a permanent, part time (0.8FTE) basis, and work collaboratively with internal teams and the wider community to ensure that stories, records and materials of local significance are collected, made accessible and celebrated. This role will preserve, promote and celebrate our local history through programs, outreach and engagement, supporting our strategic goal of fostering a strong sense of identity and place in our community.

A snapshot of your new role:

• Develop, maintain and preserve the City's local history collection in both physical and digital formats, ensuring alignment with contemporary archival standards.
• Oversee digitisation initiatives, metadata creation and digital access pathways.
• Acquire, organise and catalogue documentary materials in accordance with best practice and collection development guidelines to ensure the continued relevance and accessibility of the Local History Collection.
• Promote awareness, understanding and engagement with local history through programs, exhibitions, talks, workshops and community partnerships.
• Engage with local individuals, families and community groups to identify and acquire/record materials of historical significance, supporting the ongoing development of the Local History Collection.
• Develop and deliver a calendar of local history programming aligned with strategic priorities.
• Produce accessible and engaging content that shares local stories across various formats - digital exhibitions, social media, publications, etc.

What you will bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Management, Archival Studies, Anthropology, History or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in managing local history or heritage collections, including digital archives.
• Strong understanding of community-led heritage practices and inclusive storytelling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives.
• High level of digital literacy, including experience with content management systems, digitisation tools and metadata standards.
• Familiarity with the history and communities of the south-eastern suburbs of Perth or a demonstrated ability to work respectfully with diverse cultural narratives would be desirable.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for events or programs.
• Valid Working With Children Check.
• Current WA Driver's Licence.
• Current valid National Police Clearance.

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City

• A Permanent Part-Time (0.8FTE) role in a welcoming and thriving council.
• $87, $97,630.49 per annum + super.
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars
• Free on-site parking.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Genuine commitment to learning and development.
• Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a differenceWith a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit , select the position and click "APPLY". You may also contact
Osman Masnor
on for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5:00pm 21 September 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.