The Shire of Toodyay is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual for the role of Cultural Heritage Officer, within the Community Services and Development and Regulation teams.

The Cultural Heritage Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic heritage frameworks; heritage strategies and policies; the delivery of grants and incentives; curation of the museum’s artefacts, and exhibitions.  The role is also responsible for increasing public awareness of the Shire’s cultural heritage and providing information on heritage planning, conservation and management to build capacity within the heritage aspect of the Shire.

Internal and external stakeholder engagement is required. In this role you will build and maintain productive working relationships, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

To attract the right candidate, the Shire is offering an attractive base salary of $75,000-$80,000 per annum, plus superannuation. Flexible working arrangements are available. Other benefits include professional development opportunities, uniform allowance, additional superannuation contribution policy and income protection.

If that is you, the application package containing the position description for this role is available on our website at https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/employment/  or by contacting the Records Officer on 9574 9300 or via email records@toodyay.wa.gov.au.

Applications should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Cultural Heritage Officer” and forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Toodyay by mail, in person, via email or through the Seek platform here.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 19 July 2024.

Please Note:

• The Shire is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects diversity in its workplace. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify applicants.
• The successful candidate will need to obtain a current Federal Police clearance, undergo a pre-employment medical examination, and provide evidence of all claimed qualifications before commencing employment

Tabitha Bateman

Acting Chief Executive Officer