Museum Curator

Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email .
The Opportunity:
Do you have passion for historical and cultural heritage? If so, then we want to hear from you!
The Museum Curator leads a team responsible for the daily operation of strategic development of Revolutions Transport Museum. This role is responsible for the provision of contemporary, responsive and fit for purpose management of the built and moveable heritage collection at Whiteman Park. In this role you will build strong relationships with visitors and stakeholders through meaningful engagement and open communication, bringing them on our journey in respecting our cultural heritage and learning from our stories.
Successful outcomes of the role are the effective conservation and interpretation of the built and moveable heritage collections managed by Whiteman Park, including the Whiteman Collection and Revolutions Transport Museum, and the effective management of the team that supports these outcomes.
This is a fixed term, 15 hours a week, part-time position for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Considerable experience in a curatorial environment with a sound understanding of contemporary museum practices and programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of current and emerging trends in a museum and collection management environment.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and analysis for archival and interpretation purposes, as well as developing fit for purpose policies and procedures for collection management and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and provide access to a moveable heritage collection through exhibitions and museum programming.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency.
About us
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is responsible for planning and managing land and heritage for all West Australians – now and into the future.
We lead and advise on key projects across the state. Our key focus areas are:

• Aboriginal heritage and lands management
• Crown land administration
• Historic heritage conservation services
• Integrated land and infrastructure policy development
• Land use planning and policy development.

To find out more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit the Careers at the Department page on the .
The Department's values are an integral part of how we do business, and we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that you are the right cultural fit with a positive and can-do attitude, therefore alignment with our values should be incorporated into your application.
Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation
Public Sector Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others - Accountability
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give Jessica Cannavan a call on 08 9209 6044 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Jessica Cannavan or seek assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Denika Seelander, our Aboriginal Employment Officer, about the recruitment process please contact her on 0461 552 881 or email
How to apply:
Apply now by submitting the following;

• A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above;
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please read the .
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact , or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Applications must be submitted prior to 9:00am AWST on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024.
Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 4.00pm will not be accepted.