Overview
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage WA – Whiteman Park, Whiteman WA. Whiteman Park is a 3700Ha conservation and recreation reserve located near Swan Valley, offering a habitat for native flora and fauna and a destination for public recreation. Open every day of the year, the Park attracts over 1.5 million visitors annually with wildlife and transport heritage offerings.
The Museum Curator is responsible for delivering a contemporary, responsive and fit-for-purpose collection and museum management framework, ensuring high standards of museum practice and service delivery. The role includes conservation and interpretation of the built and movable heritage collections, high-standard museum operations, and engaging public programmes and visitor experiences. The position offers the opportunity to work in a unique location within a small, dedicated team at one of Perth's premier tourist destinations. The role may involve other Park operations including events, conservation work, fire mitigation and emergency response as required. Overtime on weekends and public holidays may be required. This is a permanent full-time position and may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term vacancies within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
The position is at Whiteman Park, 233a Drumpellier Drive, Whiteman 6068.
Responsibilities and requirements
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
* Considerable experience in a curatorial environment with a sound understanding of contemporary museum practices and programming.
* Demonstrated knowledge and application of current and emerging trends in a museum and collection management environment.
* Experience in undertaking research and analysis for archival and interpretation purposes, and developing fit-for-purpose policies and procedures for collection management and interpretation.
* Ability to promote and provide access to a movable heritage collection through exhibitions and museum programming.
* Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high-quality work that contributes to the agency.
The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
About us
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.
We have an Applicant Information Pack with information about us, the department values and practical guidance on the process for you.
Benefits of Working at DPLH
DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:
* Flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate locations for work-life balance.
* 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
* Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
* 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay each December.
* 3 additional public-sector holidays each year
* Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
* Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
* Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
How to apply
All applications are submitted online. Select "Apply for Job" at the top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions. You will need to provide:
* Comprehensive CV clearly showing skills, experience, and two referees.
* A maximum two-page covering letter addressing the requirements outlined above.
Further Information
If you would like to know more, please email Steven Lowe at ***********@whitemanpark.com.au to discuss the role in further detail. Do not send your application to Steven Lowe or seek assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please contact Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team at 0408 895 *** or email ***************@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Department is an equal-opportunity employer and, as required by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritized for appointment.
Accessibility
If you have any communication or access needs requiring adjustment to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team at (08) 6551 94*** or email ***********@dplh.wa.gov.au. National Relay Service numbers: Speak and Listen – 1300 555 ***; SMS relay – 0423 677 ***.
Special Requirements
The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for successful applicants. To be eligible for permanent appointment in the WA public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency. For fixed-term appointments, you must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period.
Please save documents in MS Word (.docx) or PDF format. Late, emailed or proforma applications will not be accepted. If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ************@bigredsky.com or call (08) 6551 94*** for other queries.
Closing Date
Closing Date – Friday, 20 March 2026 @ 4:00pm AWST
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