Regional Officer (Targeted)

Are you passionate about history, culture and community? Join Museums of History NSW as a Regional Officer and help deliver programs and initiatives that connect people across regional NSW with our collections, stories and places. Working with a range of stakeholders, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support communities to engage with and explore the rich history of New South Wales.

What the opportunity is:
Employment with Museums of History NSW
Clerk Grade 3/4. Remuneration package includes salary ($52,319 to $57,289 part-time equivalent), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Temporary part-time, at 21 hours per week, for a 2-year period
The role is Sydney-based, with some travel across regional NSW as required.

What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you’ll do with us:
This role will support MHNSW’s regional outreach activity across NSW, assisting to deliver high-quality outcomes that support regional NSW, our stakeholders and align with MHNSW strategic objectives.

For more information on the role contact Recruitment via MHNSWRecruitment@mhnsw.au.

What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:

A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.
A current resume listing two referees, and:
Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.

What you need to tell us – Targeted questions:
How would you approach building respectful and meaningful relationships with diverse regional communities across NSW?
Tell us about a project, program or event you helped deliver in a cultural, museum or heritage environment. What was your role and what was the outcome?

Essential requirements of the role:

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary cultural, museum or heritage environment.
• Experience supporting project planning and delivery in museums, libraries, galleries, archives and/or the heritage sector.
• Experience working with or familiarity with the cultural or heritage sectors in regional NSW.
• Willingness to work across MHNSW sites and ability to travel to multiple locations and to regional NSW.

Also note:
For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact MHNSWrecruitment@mhnsw.au.
For technical support with your application please contact MHNSWrecruitment@mhnsw.au.
To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Submit your application before the closing date: 11.59pm Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Dennis Taylor our Manager First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2284 or via dennis.taylor@mhnsw.au.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.