Department of State Growth TAS – Hobart TAS
About the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
The First Peoples team in TMAG is based on the fundamental rights of Indigenous Peoples to self-determination. The First Peoples team aims to achieve a vibrant, living, culturally appropriate Indigenous art and cultural collection and exhibition program that integrates Tasmanian Aboriginal and other Indigenous perspectives across the TMAG and ensures culturally safe and appropriate access to the TMAG's First Peoples Collections.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and sustain culturally respectful relationships: engage with Tasmanian Aboriginal communities, the TMAG Aboriginal Advisory Council, and national/international stakeholders.
* Enhance collections access, knowledge-sharing and deliver community-led programs and engagement: ensure culturally safe access to collections and integrate Indigenous knowledge into curatorial practices.
* Lead communications and engagement strategy: embed First Peoples voices in exhibitions, programs, and visitor experiences. Remove barriers and foster collaboration.
* Advance cultural safety, inclusion and workforce development: mentor First Peoples staff, promote a culturally safe workplace, and lead inclusive programming and management.
* Provide strategic leadership and governance: develop and implement First Peoples strategies, represent TMAG publicly, and attract support for Indigenous initiatives.
About You
* Deep knowledge of First Peoples cultures, histories, and contemporary issues – especially Tasmanian Aboriginal history and culture.
* Demonstrated experience in cultural leadership, preferably within museums, galleries, or cultural institutions.
* Strong community engagement skills and ability to work respectfully with diverse stakeholders.
* Strategic thinker with proven ability to deliver impactful programs and initiatives.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment, promotion or transfer to this role
* The Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people identified position, and the person nominated for this position is to meet the Tasmanian Government's eligibility requirements in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the State Service.
This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: eligibility form for Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services (PDF 209.7KB)
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 18 January 2026.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Mulcahy
Director, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
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