Cultural Heritage Officer

Join Our Team as a Cultural Heritage Officer at the Shire of Toodyay!

Are you passionate about preserving history and culture? Do you have a knack for engaging with communities and bringing heritage to life? The Shire of Toodyay is looking for a dynamic Cultural Heritage Officer to safeguard our rich history and vibrant cultural landscape.

Why Toodyay?

Nestled in the stunning Avon Valley, Toodyay is a treasure trove of heritage, with stories waiting to be told. As our Cultural Heritage Officer, you’ll play a key role in protecting our past while shaping our future.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the charge in conserving our historic sites and cultural landmarks.
• Engage with our diverse community, including Indigenous groups, to celebrate and protect our shared heritage.
• Advise on heritage matters, ensuring our development respects the past while embracing the future.
• Drive exciting heritage projects, from research to community events.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in heritage management, with a passion for culture and history.
• Strong communication skills to connect with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are a plus, but your passion and experience are what really count!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Make a real impact in a close-knit community that values its heritage.
• Work in a picturesque setting with a supportive and enthusiastic team.
• Enjoy a role where every day is different, and your work truly matters.

Ready to make history with us? Apply now and become part of the Shire of Toodyay's story!

 Selection Criteria

Essential

• Sound knowledge of heritage conservation principles, practices, and related legislation.
• Sound knowledge of museum and collection management and conservation practice.
• Demonstrated research skills and ability to produce supporting evidence.
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as working independently.
• Highly developed written communication skills including correspondence, email and report writing.
• Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of Work Health and Safety issues and practices

Desirable

• Experience with electronic collections databases such as MOSAIC.
• Ability to plan and manage budgets.
• Developed skills in the supervision/co-ordination and training of staff or volunteers.
• Experience of knowledge of marketing or production of promotional materials.
• Experience or knowledge of preparing reports on heritage, urban design, and related matters.
• Experience in museum management or related service.
• Preparation of funding submissions

Qualifications / Licences / Clearances

• Tertiary Degree in museum studies, cultural heritage studies or other related disciplines
• Current WA C class Motor Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Pre-employment Medical
• Evidence of a right to work in Australia.

For further information or a full position description, please contact the Shire via email at records@toodyay.wa.gov.au or Hugo De Vos 08 9574 9300

Applications should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Cultural Heritage Officer” and forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Toodyay by mail, in person, via email or through the Seek platform here.

Written applications should be addressed to the CEO at the Shire of Toodyay as follows:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Toodyay

15 Fiennes Street (PO Box 96)

TOODYAY WA 6566

Complete the Applicant Declaration contained in this package and ensure it accompanies the above with your application.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday 30 September 2024.

Thank you for your interest regarding the position of Cultural Heritage Officer with the Shire of Toodyay.

Aaron Bowman

Chief Executive Officer

APPLICANT DECLARATION

I, ________________________

Full Name of the Applicant

of, __________________________________________

Address of the Applicant

Declare that:

1. All the information contained in this application is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and current in every detail, with no impending issues or claims apparent that may affect consideration of this application or the requirements of any position for which I am applying.
2. I understand that the Shire reserves the right to verify all information on this application and that any false or misleading statements will be considered sufficient cause for the application to be rejected, or for immediate dismissal if Originals of supporting documents must be made available at interview including National Police Clearance, Motor Vehicle Licences and Tertiary Qualifications where applicable.
3. I understand that the Shire’s recruitment and selection procedure involves a pre-employment medical examination for this It will be the Shire’s approved medical centre, at the Shire’s expense, and that original results of this examination are required to be disclosed to the Shire.