Program Leader - Museums

Applications closing on 20 October 2024, 11:59 PM

Isaac Regional Council is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Planning, Environment & Community Services (PECS) Directorate as a full-time, permanent Program Leader – Museums. This role is based in the lively and welcoming community of Clermont. If you have a passion for museums and a knack for leadership, we want you on our team!

The Program Leader - Museums is responsible for the operation of the Clermont Historical Centre and Historic Nebo Museum, in addition to administering regional sites of historic significance including the Copperfield Store, Copperfield Chimney and St Lawrence Static Museum. They are also responsible for the supervision of both staff and a volunteer workforce to support operations.

The Program Leader - Museums is principally responsible for the management of historically significant records, artefacts, assets and collections of the Isaac Region, in addition to administering the processes, procedures, systems and reporting frameworks required to maintain efficient and effective museum service delivery. They are the steward, gatekeeper and advocate the region’s historic legacy for future generations.

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

  1. Demonstrated experience working in a museum/gallery environment
  2. Demonstrated experience in collection management, exhibitions, and research.
  3. Demonstrated ongoing training and/or engagement with the museums sector to stay up to date with industry developments
  4. Ability to provide leadership, training and supervision to staff in a community-facing environment;
  5. Strong computer skills, and a high level of experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  6. Demonstrated experience working with heritage sites/buildings and understanding of the Burra Charter (desirable).
  7. Demonstrated experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including safety partners, working groups, community groups, First Nations organisations and industry bodies

The successful applicant will enjoy:

  • Base Salary $99,922.73 per annum (Stream A, Level 6)
  • Based in Clermont
  • Permanent Position
  • Nominally 72.5 hours per fortnight
  • RDO (Rostered Days Off) in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
  • 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
  • Up to 14% super in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
  • Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
  • Discounted Corporate Health Cover through multiple providers with competitive extras and coverage benefits
  • Active Social Club

What it’s like to work and live in the Isaac Region:

The Isaac Region offers residents the ultimate in both ‘tree’ and ‘sea’-change lifestyles. The region’s towns are vibrant, friendly country communities boasting modern and convenient services with plenty to see and do. Families value the region as a great place to raise children in a safe and secure environment; one that the people from all generations flock to. It is this connectivity and community spirit which continues to contribute to the region’s quality of life.

For more details on these positions contact the Coordinator Community Hubs during business hours. Ms Barb Franklin on (07) 4846 3393 / Email Barbara.Franklin@isaac.qld.gov.au 

BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/careers to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council’s website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.

 

IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date

 

Applications Close: Sunday 20 October 2024

 

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.