Lead the way at City of Moreton Bay, coordinating museum and heritage programs that make a real impact in our communities.

As a Heritage and Museums Coordinator, you will:

• lead a team of around 35 staff across museums and heritage programs
• drive strategic planning and delivery of museum and heritage services
• guide museum teams in the creation contemporary and dynamic venues, engaging exhibitions, programs and visitor experiences
• oversee integrated heritage services across museums and libraries
• manage projects, operations, facilities and service improvements
• oversee staffing, collections, budgets and facilities to meet strategic goal

This role sits within our Cultural Services Department, which includes Galleries, Heritage and Museums, Libraries, Arts and Cultural Activation. Our Heritage and Museums service aims to provide opportunities to engage with local history and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, innovative museum exhibitions and public programs, creating a sense of place and belonging. We strive for excellence in delivering a sense of identity for City of Moreton Bay, through the sharing of histories, stories, collections and experiences that encourage visitors to explore, discover and connect.

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About you

You’re a strategic leader with a passion for culture and heritage. With experience guiding teams and delivering impactful programs, you know how to bring history to life for diverse communities.

You’ll bring:

• strong knowledge of museum and heritage strategy and operations
• proven experience in planning, policy, and budget management
• excellent relationship-building and advocacy skills
• a track record of leading high-performing teams
• collaborative approach to achieving quality outcomes

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:

• 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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