Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator
- Curate research-led exhibitions at the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre.
- Design and maintain display experiences while ensuring object care.
- Lead visitor engagement through tours and social media content.
The West Tamar Council municipality includes the western side of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary with some of the most beautiful scenery, world class vineyards and an abundance of historic attractions. Our municipality is an inclusive community where people want to live, work and invest. With our Beaconsfield Centre located only 8 minutes’ drive to the Launceston CBD, there is no better place in Tasmania to work than the Tamar Valley! Listed 4th in Lonely Planet’s regions to visit in the world in 2025!
With an employee base of 140 people (118 FTE) you will be joining a diverse and inclusive team.As our Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator at West Tamar Council, you will create, interpret and maintain engaging exhibitions and displays that help preserve and share the Centre’s collection and local heritage with visitors, specialist groups and the community.
Working under the direction of the Heritage Centre Coordinator, and in consultation with the Collections Curator on collection-related matters, you will ensure exhibitions are engaging, accurate, accessible and maintained to appropriate standards. You will also collaborate with volunteers to support day-to-day display, visitor and Heritage Centre activities.
Who We Are Looking For
You don’t just “manage exhibits”—you interpret them. You can see how objects, context and audience intersect. You’re confident communicating heritage information and you enjoy working with people, including volunteers and community stakeholders.
To be considered, you should have:
* Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable, or extensive relevant industry experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and capability.
* Demonstrated experience in exhibition development and collections management.
* Strong visitor service, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively with volunteers, community groups and other stakeholders.
* Sound administrative and computer skills.
* Knowledge of local and Tasmanian history and heritage.
* A current driver’s licence and a Working with Vulnerable People Card.
* Flexibility to work hours aligned with Heritage Centre activities and operational requirements.
Join a progressive Council where your expertise is valued, your work has real community impact, and your wellbeing is supported through flexible and family-friendly employment conditions.
At West Tamar Council, you'll enjoy a genuine work-life balance and a supportive team environment, with benefits including:
* part-time position (0.5)
* 3.5% additional superannuation
* Generous personal leave provisions
* The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the local community
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