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Join City of Moreton Bay as our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Museums Officer on Jinibara, Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) and Turrbal Country, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this brand-new role, you will work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ to create connections, uphold cultural protocols, share and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ histories and stories. This will be achieved by:

• Contributing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspective for the collection and sharing of stories, histories and culture.
• Designing, planning and delivering programs and experiences that bring to life Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ stories and culture
• Participating in research and consultation, developing content, and delivering protocols in relation to cultural provenance.

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About you

Bring your passion, lived experience and connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ histories and culture. We are seeking an individual who shares our dedication to truth-telling and sharing cultural histories, to better inform future generations.

With your strong communication skills, you’ll have the ability to inform, educate and build strong relationships with Traditional Custodians and a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will have a good knowledge and understanding of cultural provenance and protocols; and significant experience negotiating appropriate permissions for the sharing of stories and objects.

Project management skills are important as you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver concurrent projects which may include - collaboratively re-designing continuing exhibitions, supporting community temporary exhibition creation, annual public programs, unique museum or local history engagement opportunities, and providing guidance on the management of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ collections.

Please note: this position has been identified under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 16 February 2025. 

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.