Senior Museum Collections and Curator Officer - Bunbury Museum Heritage Centre

Senior Museum Collections & Curator Officer

• Contract role - ending October 2027
• 0.8 FTE (60.8 hours per fortnight)
• $113,066.72 per annum (Pro Rata)
• Up to 5% Matched Superannuation

Help preserve Bunbury's stories and bring history to life

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre is seeking an experienced and passionate museum professional to lead the management of the City's collections and deliver engaging exhibitions, events and educational experiences that connect our community with its rich heritage.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled curator and collections specialist to play a key role in preserving significant cultural assets while developing high-quality exhibitions and public programs that inspire and educate visitors of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the City's Local Studies archival collections, including accessioning new donations, cataloguing and documentation, research, image requests and responding to local history enquiries.
• Manage the City's collections of artefacts including the Museum Collection, Civic Collection, Sister Cities Collection and Education Collection.
• Oversee public programs, school excursions, workshops, tours, lectures and community events.
• Lead temporary exhibitions and maintain permanent displays.
• Develop and implement an exhibition framework aligned with Museum Policy.
• Prepare and maintain collection conservation and disaster management plans.
• Oversee exhibition assessment, production, delivery, installation and deinstallation.

About You

You're a passionate and experienced museum professional who is committed to preserving cultural heritage and creating meaningful experiences that connect communities with their history. You bring a strong combination of collections management, curatorial expertise and project leadership, with the ability to balance strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and hands-on museum operations.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Qualifications in Museum Studies, History, Cultural Heritage or a related discipline, supported by demonstrated experience in museum curation, collection management and exhibition development.
• A strong understanding of museum best practice, including collection management, documentation, preventive conservation and exhibition standards.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information, draw meaningful insights and develop practical recommendations.
• Experience producing high-quality reports, exhibition content, documentation and other materials that are clear, engaging and tailored to their audience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with community members, donors, researchers, volunteers, schools and industry partners.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple projects and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in museum collection management systems, databases and contemporary business software, including Microsoft Office applications.

Ready to apply?

Head to our City of Bunbury Careers Website to submit:

• Your resume and cover letter
• Answers to the selection criteria through the candidate questionnaire

Applications close 5PM AWST, 16th of November 2026

Apply here: https://cityofbunbury.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies/

We're Committed to Inclusion

The City of Bunbury is an equal opportunity employer and proudly encourages applications from all backgrounds. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, contact us at info@bunbury.wa.gov.au or call 08 9792 7000.