• Exciting opportunity for a passionate historian to work in a community brimming with history and heritage, and to be part of a lovely, supportive team
• Full Time, Permanent Position
• Salary from $99,911 to $106,167 PA

About the Role
The City is seeking an experienced Community Historian, with a passion for local history, who enjoys building relationships and interacting with a broad cross section of internal and external stakeholders. These include, but are not limited to, community groups and members, media organisations, museum and heritage professionals, educational and cultural institutions, government agencies, Elected Members, and internal City business units.

The position works under the guidance of the Coordinator Cultural Services and is responsible for the development and management of the Community History component of the City’s Museum Collection, including acquisition, cataloguing, conservation, housing and preservation of printed, digital and archival resources.

The role provides advice and information about the City’s history in a variety of formats to internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on the preservation of the City’s cultural heritage. The role also delivers a variety of community history services and programs, such as research and retrieval, the ongoing development of digital resources, oral history collection, image sales, and conducts community tours and presentations.

About You
As a collaborative member of the Cultural Services team, you will be an adaptable, experienced heritage professional. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working with a broad cross section of people, be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. You must also thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation. As such, you will be able to demonstrate through your resume and covering letter that you meet the following capabilities:

• Advanced research and analysis skills.
• Advanced experience in the use of collection management systems
• Experience managing an archival or Community History collection.
• Experience supervising and managing volunteers.
• Advanced communication and problem solving skills.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Library and Information Services, History or Museum Studies or related discipline.

About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

Interested?
If this position sounds like your next career step - we look forward to receiving your cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and resume.

Reference Number: 684767
Close date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Amber Evans, Coordinator Cultural Services on 9405 5923.

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 3 months.