At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Assistant Curator.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as an Assistant Curator, Regional Experiences, and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

As an Assistant Curator you will have the opportunity to support and grow a vibrant and diverse regional cultural
environment for the Dubbo LGA. This unique opportunity offers a diverse mix of programmes, exhibitions and projects, both visual and heritage based. Allowing for the development and application of a broad skill set, no two days are the same. Build community engagement through a responsive approach to community expectations. Your passion for Cultural development, coupled with exceptional organisational skills, drive and initiative will see you succeed in you career in the cultural sector.

You'll find growth through:

• Assisting the development and presentation of
  programs in support of the Dubbo Regional Council Cultural Plan

• Assist
  with the development and creation of special marketing and audience development
  programs

• Develop
  and curate exhibitions that are relevant to the needs of residents and visitors

• Develop
  and manage positive working relationships with community and sector
  stakeholders

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Diploma
  in arts / history / visual arts / museum studies or related discipline

• Thorough
  understanding of computer applications (word, excel, Internet).

• Proven
  time management skills and the ability to prioritise a large body of work and a
  variety of activities in a high-pressure environment.

• Knowledge and application of Australian art and/or
  history in the public museum context.

• Good
  communication skills, both written and spoken, with proven ability to write
  correspondence and reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders both
  internally and externally.

We would also love you to have:

• Sound people skills and capacity to supervise and monitor
  staff / volunteers.

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $78,184 to $90,862.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Curator on 02 6801 4433 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 4 December 2024.

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.