About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityWe are seeking a suitably qualified, passionate arts and culture professional to manage and curate the Slim Dusty Museum collection and deliver our gallery and museum programs.Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the role will be based at the Slim Dusty Centre and will manage the Slim Dusty Museum collection in accordance with industry standards and manage the Slim Dusty Centre Art Gallery program. The focus of this role is to provide an engaging museum and art gallery experience for our visitors and work with the Slim Dusty Family to help preserve and promote the legacy of Slim Dusty.Please click here for a short video message about this exciting opportunity.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Visual or Fine Arts or equivalent industry experience; demonstrated understanding of curatorial best practice and exhibition development, including research and administration, freight coordination, and loans management; demonstrated experience in successfully designing, delivering, and managing exhibition programs across museums and/or galleries; and demonstrated understanding of exhibition installation procedures and object handling, and experience in supervising install teams.You should also possess well-developed interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work cooperatively in a small team; excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write for a variety of contexts including exhibition text and the web; and demonstrated ability to apply technical skill and innovation in a gallery/museum context, including audio video (AV) and digital platforms.Key accountabilities include Successfully manage all aspects of the Slim Dusty Museum collection.Develop and maintain up to date collection records, and collection management policies and procedures.Undertake research of objects for the purposes of authentication, identification, labelling and creative interpretative materials. Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of Slim Dusty, the Slim Dusty Centre, and the Slim Dusty Museum collection.Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver new museum and gallery exhibitions and experiences to reinvigorate the visitor experience and encourage repeat visitation. For a complete list of Key Accountabilities, please download the Position Description. What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Temporary part-time position (2 years), 21 hours per week plus additional hours as required to meet business needsPotential for permanent position in the futureCareer development opportunitiesEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1594.84 to $1795.01 (pro rata) plus 10.5% superannuationFor further information regarding this role please contact Yolande Williams on 0428 269 132. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications will close once we have a suitable pool of candidates.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly, including your Junk Email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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West Kempsey
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