Join City of Moreton Bay as a Local History Leader, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Local History Leader and proud member of the Cultural Services Department, you will:

• Lead a small, passionate team in the strategic development of responsive, inclusive and engaging local history collections, services and programs across the museum and library network
• Manage collection development, digitisation, conservation, accessibility and disaster preparedness
• Drive programs that showcase regional heritage and spark community connections
• Develop and review operational budgets, business plans and programming frameworks
• Prepare high level reports, briefings and presentations

This role sits within our Cultural Services Department, which includes Galleries, Museums, Libraries, Heritage and Arts and Cultural Activation. With 10 libraries, 3 museums, and 3 galleries across the city – from Albany Creek to Woodford, we’re proud to offer vibrant, community-focused spaces that inspire learning, creativity and connection.

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About you

Are you passionate about connecting communities with their heritage and bringing local stories to life? This could be the role for you! You’ll lead with purpose, work closely with a supportive team, and help make history meaningful and accessible for everyone.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience developing impactful local history strategies and programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills
• Solid project management and grant reporting expertise

You will hold a valid Qld Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible and willing to obtain prior to commencement.

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 fortnight.
• 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.

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. 

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.

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

*Applications will close 11:55pm Sunday 10 August 2025.