* Fixed Term (Until 30 June 2029) / Part Time
* Monday to Friday, 30 hours per fortnight
* Rata amount of $86,153 – $91,629 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3) + Superannuation
* Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
As the First Nations Arts Officer at Rockhampton Museum of Art, you will help shape and deliver culturally informed engagement and learning programs that reflect and celebrate First Nations knowledge, perspectives and artistic practice.
Working within the Audience Engagement and Learning team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of accessible programs for diverse audiences, ensuring First Nations cultural protocols and governance are embedded throughout the Museum's activities.
You will collaborate closely with First Nations stakeholders, artists, community groups and internal teams to design programs, support cultural governance, and contribute to planning, marketing, evaluation and program logistics.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about cultural learning and community engagement, who can build strong relationships, communicate effectively and help bring vibrant First Nations-focused programming to life at Rockhampton Museum of Art.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
What we are looking for
* Knowledge in fields such as arts First Nations protocols, cultural awareness, lifelong learning, cultural studies, arts or related disciplines.
* Ability to plan your workload, achieve set goals, meet deadlines, and coordinate short term projects and project-based tasks.
* Ability to work within a cultural governance mechanism and strengthen First Nations governance in collaboration with key stakeholders and staff.
* Ability to embed First Nations knowledges and protocols in planning and programming and create cultural programs and projects for a broad audience.
* An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with them.
* A passion for Arts and cultural programs and projects.
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
* Supportive Work/Life Balance
* A large employer with a strong values driven culture
* A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Corporate membership discounts
* Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Wages paid fortnightly
* Employee Assistance Program
* Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
* A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
* Your Current resume.
Application Criteria
* Broad knowledge in fields such as arts First Nations protocols, cultural awareness, lifelong learning, cultural studies or arts
* Ability to develop arts and cultural programs that cater to a broad audience and coordinate short term projects.
* Well developed communication and relationship building skills with the ability to engage respectfully and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
If you require any additional support with your application, please contact Rockhampton Art Gallery on to speak with Audience Engagement and Learning Team Leader, Easton Dunne or Business and Operations Supervisor, Amy Johnston.
Applications Close: Monday, 9 March 2026 at Midnight (AEST)