Local History Officer

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Campbelltown City Council

At Campbelltown City Council, our employees are passionate about working with the Community, local business, neighbouring Councils and Government agencies to deliver a quality lifestyle for its people. We are always looking for talented and dedicated team members to help deliver our key initiatives.

As a Campbelltown City Council employee you will relish the atmosphere, where the values of customer focus, leadership, integrity, teamwork and respect are lived each day. It is truly a family friendly environment that offers a great work-life balance. The role is also offering some great employment conditions that include training and professional development opportunities.

About you and this position

We are seeking an experienced Local History Officer to join our dynamic team. With your well-developed communication and presentation skills you will support the creative delivery of collection-based exhibitions that explore ideas, tell stories, and inspire curiosity with audiences. You will develop, curate, promote and maintain a library collection of historical value to the City of Campbelltown and its community.

This position will support access and community connection to this local history collection, which includes providing a reference service for library customers and council staff accessing materials and information, as well as coordinating the digitisation of community history records and materials. This role also coordinates local history volunteers and provides library customer service.

As a successful candidate, you will have:

Knowledge, skills and experience in curating valued local history collections

Well-developed communication and presentation skills

Innovative thinking and a practical approach to problem solving

To be successful, candidates will also be required to complete a pre-employment medical and submit a police clearance.

This position is offered as a 24 hour per week part-time, permanent position, and is classified as a Grade 3 under the Campbelltown Municipal Officers Staff Enterprise Agreement No. 10, 2021 and relevant Award.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the job for you, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit a copy of your cover letter and CV.

Further enquiries can be directed to Alice Mariano, Team Leader - Library Technical Services, on (08) 8366 +330.

Applications close: 5pm 10 September 2024

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

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