PO2 - Senior Curator, Community Engagement

History Trust of South Australia
Job reference:
701796

Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:
Short Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Are you ready to be part of something special? At the History Trust of South Australia, we are looking for a Senior Curator who wants to help give the past a future – now If you're someone who takes pride in your work and is eager to join a team that values every member, this opportunity is for you. Let's work together to make a lasting impact in our community.

The Opportunity
The Senior Curator, Community Engagement, is accountable to the Manager, Curatorial for contributing to the planning, research and development of projects and programs with a specific focus on community engagement, that engage, inform and inspire our visitors.

Role
Key components of the role:

• Develop links with and providing advice, consultancy services, assistance and training to the South Australian history network on the engagement with and management, care, and interpretation of historical collections.
• Be an advocate for local, regional and specialist museums and collections at local, state and national level.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other local, state and federal history and museums related agencies, organisations and engagement programs as appropriate.
• Provide professional advice and assistance to the Manager, Curatorial on issues relating to community-based local, regional and specialist collections and also state government-owned collections.
• Develop and coordinate engagement projects and initiatives which enable and support the work of the South Australian history network.
• Develop and deliver content through online and digital platforms, including social media.
• Raise the profile of South Australian history and promote the History Trust's role in the preservation, sustainability and interpretation of regional, local and specialist collections.
• Promote the use of digital tools and methods across the History Trust of SA to broaden engagement with and services for the South Australian history network.

Essential Qualifications
Degree in History, Museum Studies or related field.

Special Conditions
Some out of hours work may be required. Occasional weekend work may be required. Engagement in this role is subject to a satisfactory Department of Human Services Working with Children Check. Intrastate and interstate travel may be required and a current driver's licence is essential.

Remuneration
PO2 $86,950 - $96,223 – increment relating to experience.

Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Adam Paterson, Manager Curatorial via email:

Applications Instructions
Applications must be submitted via the I Work for SA "Apply" button below. Please see the attachments below for more information about the role.

Required
To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit the following which can be found in the application package attachments:

• Capability Statement addressing the selection criteria in Section B of the role statement
• CV (Resume)
• Cover Letter
• Pre-Employment Declaration
• Cover Page

Applicants should include the name, address and contact number of three (3) current referees.

Additional Note
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 6-month contract and the possibility of renewal.

Applications close:
15/10/2025 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Capability Statement - Senior Curator Communit
• HTSA Application Cover
• How to Apply PS Act Guidelines
• PO2_AE_Role Statement_Senior Curator Comm Engage_M02068 KK
• Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.