Museum and Gallery Curator – Slim Dusty Centre

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 have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and lead and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.We are a progressive and proactive dynamic organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace. Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council  At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of:  Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions Communication: We ensure open communication for all Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared visionAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified, passionate arts and culture professional to coordinate and curate the Slim Dusty Museum collection and deliver our gallery and museum programs.Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Museum and Gallery Curator will be responsible for developing a range of public programs to increase visitation and engagement with the centre and provide an engaging, educational and cultural visitor experience.What you will be doing: Successfully coordinating all aspects of the Slim Dusty Museum collection.Undertaking research of objects for the purposes of authentication, identification, labelling and creative interpretative materials. Developing and maintaining a sound knowledge of Slim Dusty, the Slim Dusty Centre, and the Slim Dusty Museum collection.Working 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.Delivering a range of ongoing public programs and educational experiences to support audience development and increase community engagement with the centre. For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About You: The Successful CandidateTo be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Visual or Fine Arts or equivalent industry experience; extensive understanding of curatorial best practice and exhibition development; demonstrated experience in successfully designing, delivering and managing exhibition programs across museums and/or galleries; and experience in exhibition installation procedures and object handling.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; and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire CouncilIf successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:Temporary part-time position until January 2025, 21 hours per weekWeekly salary of $835.59 to $940.38 (plus 11% superannuation)A focus on wellness including flexible work arrangements and health and wellbeing programsAccess to our Employee Assistance Programs for you and your immediate familyThe opportunity for career development and learning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North CoastFor further information regarding this role please contact Yolande Williams on 0428 269 132. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. Interested in Applying?Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!If this sounds like you, 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 close: Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 4:00pmOur recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email 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 AUD West Kempsey 2440