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Assistant Curator & Producer (12 month contract)

The Assistant Curator & Producer (Middle Head/Gubbuh Gubbuh and North Head Sanctuary) is a newly created non-ongoing role who will lead the research, development and delivery of funded interpretation at Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh, with support and mentorship from the Curator – Cockatoo Island. This role will research and interpret the history and promote learning about Middle Head/Gubbuh Gubbuh and North Head Sanctuary by establishing a research bank of stories.

This is a full- time, 12 month non ongoing contract with a salary of $92,551 - $107,110 (excluding superannuation). The closing date for applications is 28 July 2024. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au.

Education Program Guide (casual)

The Education Program Guide is responsible for communicating the history and significance of Harbour Trust sites (predominantly Cockatoo Island but including other sites as required) mainly through program tours to primary and high school groups and students at a Tertiary level.

The Education Program Guide is responsible for communicating the history and significance of the Harbour Trust properties, while linking this to the relevant NSW Syllabus for primary and high school students or relevant program outcomes for Tertiary students. Education programs for school students are linked to NSW Syllabus and Australian Curriculum Outcomes. All education programs have been developed to ensure student engagement, connection, and historical learning.

This is a casual position and is classified as a Level 2 with a hourly rate of $34.62, plus 25% loading, penalty rates and superannuation. This is a talent pool and will be assessed on monthly basis. 

Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au. In your cover letter, please include what interests you about sharing history and its stories with the public.

Public Program Guide (casual)

The Public Program Guide is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable visitor experience while communicating the history and significance of the Harbour Trust sites, including Cockatoo Island and Sub Base Platypus. Tour groups comprise of the general public, families and special interest groups.

This is a casual position and is classified as a Level 1 with an hourly rate of $32.58, plus 25% loading, penalty rates and superannuation. This is a talent pool and will be assessed on monthly basis. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au. In your cover letter, please include what interests you about sharing history and its stories with the public.