Curator and Collection Coordinator

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  Unique opportunity to work at high profile, historical NSW site
• Play an integral role in improving visitor engagement with the Government House collection
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8, opportunity ($113,574 - $125,720) based at Government House, Sydney

About the Role
Step into a unique and rewarding role as Curator and Collection Coordinator at Government House Sydney, where you’ll care for and interpret one of Australia’s most significant historical collections. From historic furniture and artworks to objects d’art, you’ll be instrumental in preserving, researching, and sharing the stories of the House, its grounds, and its continuing role in public life.

This role offers the rare opportunity to develop and deliver engaging projects that connect the site’s rich heritage with contemporary audiences, collaborating with historians, artists, artisans, and creatives from across NSW. You’ll also play a key role in balancing the needs of collection care with the demands of a working vice-regal residence, ensuring both are maintained to the highest standard.

Whether responding to conservation needs, supporting tours and events, undertaking original research, or shaping long-term interpretive strategies, you’ll contribute to a living heritage environment that is both historically resonant and culturally relevant.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

Government House Sydney
Government House Sydney, the residence and the seat of administration of the Governor of New South Wales – the oldest statutory office in Australia - is staffed by employees of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. The team at Government House Sydney supports the Governor in the conduct of constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.

Collectively, the five functional areas (Protocol, Household, Estate Management, Communications and Secretariat) ensure that every aspect of the Governor’s and spouse’s programs of official engagements and engagement with the community are appropriately coordinated, managed and planned; that the official residence is suitably maintained; that the administrative arm of the organisation operates in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines; and that the heritage buildings, contents and grounds are managed and presented to the highest standard.

Our people undertake challenging and rewarding work to support the Governor and to ensure a positive experience for visitors and guests. We are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

We're Looking For

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  Collections Management: Demonstrated ability to manage curatorial and collections-based projects from planning through to implementation, ensuring alignment with institutional vision and conservation standards
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to establish and manage strategic partnerships with cultural, academic and heritage-sector stakeholders
• Program Promotion: Strong ability to communicate curatorial and historical narratives to a varied audience through exhibitions, tours, talks and multimedia formats
• Evaluation and Development: Experience gathering and using audience and stakeholder feedback to improve exhibitions and programs
• Issues Resolution: Demonstrated experience in resolving collection or site related issues diplomatically, preserving the integrity of the collection and department

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Sunday, 10 August 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Tony Stephens, Estate Manager, Tony.Stephens@governor.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.

Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.