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Maitland Libraries connect our community to information, knowledge, and ideas. We support lifelong learning and literacy through diverse programs, events, and collections, including the promotion and care of our community's heritage. With a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we strive to make our collections a living reflection of the people and stories that shape our community. We provide access and support to technology to meet evolving digital literacy needs and provide spaces for people to meet, relax, share, and be inspired.
About the Role
As the Community Heritage Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to bring Maitland's history to life. You'll lead the development of accessible, engaging, and representative Community Heritage Collections that improve understanding of Maitland's history and diverse community. Managing and care for the library's physical and digital Community Heritage collections, researching content for public access via a range of online platforms and exhibition opportunities. Provide training for staff and volunteers in collection care and management, and partner with others to achieve goals, programs, and projects in the Library Strategy and Council's Operational Plan.
About You
As the Community Heritage Lead, you will bring a demonstrated contemporary experience in a relevant heritage role, and experience of digitisation standards and processes, databases, digital platforms and electronic resources relevant to Community Heritage. The role requires high level ability to organise resources, manage own workflow, prioritise tasks, and manage competing demands and emerging priorities.
Highly desired would be research skills, with ability to critically assess source material, understand historical context, and contemporary interpretations of history, and design and curation of collections to ensure increased community access and engagement.
Ideally you will have a Degree in Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage, Library and Information Services, (or a related discipline). You will also need a current NSW Working with Children Check Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
Benefits
This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week with a base salary ranging from $1,769.53 - $1,964.18 per year based on demonstrated competencies + 11% p.a superannuation.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:
· Flexible work arrangements
· Ongoing training and development
· Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
· Long Service Leave after five years
· Paid parental leave
Questions?
If after reading the Role Charter you have any questions, please contact Jo Smith, Manager, Libraries & Learning on 02 4931 2889.
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.
In the application process for this role you will be required to address targeted questions, with each response limited to 400 words, in place of addressing the entire essential criteria.
Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
Applications close: Monday 15 July 2024
What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.
If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (Recruitment@maitland.nsw.gov.au)
