Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator
Job No:
WTC104
Location:
West Tamar
Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator
- Curate captivating, research-led exhibitions at the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre—bringing local stories to life for visitors, specialists and the wider community.
- Design, interpret, implement and maintain display experiences that balance visitor delight with careful, preventative care for objects on display.
- Lead visitor engagement through guided tours and compelling interpretation, while supporting volunteers who help make the Centre welcoming and vibrant.
- Help grow the Centre’s profile through heritage-focused social media content and grant applications, supporting new exhibition and display initiatives.
- Part-time (0.5 FTE)
About West Tamar Council
The West Tamar Council municipality includes the western side of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary with some of the most beautiful scenery, world class vineyards and an abundance of historic attractions. Our municipality is an inclusive community where people want to live, work and invest. With our Beaconsfield Centre located only 8 minutes’ drive to the Launceston CBD, there is no better place in Tasmania to work than the Tamar Valley! Listed 4th in Lonely Planet’s regions to visit in the world in 2025!
With an employee base of 140 people (118 FTE) you will be joining a diverse and inclusive team.
Your role as a Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator
As our Heritage Centre Exhibitions Curator at West Tamar Council, you will create, interpret and maintain engaging exhibitions and displays that help preserve and share the Centre’s collection and local heritage with visitors, specialist groups and the community.
Working under the direction of the Heritage Centre Coordinator, and in consultation with the Collections Curator on collection-related matters, you will ensure exhibitions are engaging, accurate, accessible and maintained to appropriate standards. You will also collaborate with volunteers to support day-to-day display, visitor and Heritage Centre activities.
Who We Are Looking For
You don’t just “manage exhibits”—you interpret them. You can see how objects, context and audience intersect. You’re confident communicating heritage information and you enjoy working with people, including volunteers and community stakeholders.
To be considered, you should have:
- Relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable, or extensive relevant industry experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and capability.
- Demonstrated experience in exhibition development and collections management.
- Strong visitor service, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers, community groups and other stakeholders.
- Sound administrative and computer skills.
- Knowledge of local and Tasmanian history and heritage.
- A current driver’s licence and a Working with Vulnerable People Card.
- Flexibility to work hours aligned with Heritage Centre activities and operational requirements.
At West Tamar Council, you'll enjoy a genuine work-life balance and a supportive team environment, with benefits including:
- part-time position (0.5)
- 3.5% additional superannuation
- Generous personal leave provisions
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the local community
Click Here to review the position description and discover your potential at West Tamar Council.
Submit a brief cover letter and resume to be eligible for consideration by close of business Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
