Museum Collections Officer

Broken Hill City Council – Broken Hill NSW Base Salary $89,070 to $95,279 plus super 1 x Permanent Full-time Position Broken Hill City Council has entered an exciting new era of progression, development and change. We are recognised as Australia's First Nationally Heritage Listed City, are a powerhouse for renewable energies and are leading the way as a smart and sustainable community. We offer an exciting, vibrant and inclusive workplace with a wide variety of options for people from all backgrounds. We enjoy a great lifestyle where work and play are only a stones throw away. Council is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Museum Collections Officer to join our vibrant Gallery and Museum team. The suitably qualified applicant will fill the permanent full-time Museum Collection Officer role. The Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum, locally known as the GeoCentre, is repositioning itself for 21st Century service delivery. The Museum team plays a pivotal role in ensuring Council is a leading partner with our community to achieve our city’s vision of being a living museum and promotes its unique heritage listing. We are seeking suitable applicants with strong collection care expertise to ensure the Broken Hill City Council’s GeoCentre collection is managed to the highest museum standards. The role is responsible for the preservation, documentation, cataloguing, and ongoing stewardship of the collection in line with recognised museum best practices, including preventive conservation, accurate collection recording and ethical collection management. The position will also support science communication by fostering public understanding of Broken Hill’s geological, mineralogical, mining, and metallurgical histories. Reporting directly to the Gallery & Museum Manager, you will ensure the collections of the Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum are easily accessible through best practice collection management. You will play a vital role in developing the procedures, protocols and workflows for collection management and contribute to the Museum’s ongoing planning. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with heritage collections, cares deeply about preservation, and enjoys sharing stories that connect people with place. You will thrive in this role if you have: Experience working with museum, gallery or cultural collections Strong knowledge of preventative conservation and handling practices Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and record management expertise Ability to research, interpret and communicate historical content A collaborative and community-minded approach Familiarity with collection management software (e.g. Vernon, eHive, Mosaic, EMu) At Broken Hill City Council, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to cultural enrichment, heritage preservation and community engagement. Benefits of working for Council include: Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks' annual leave Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service Corporate Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations and skin checks) Employee growth and career development opportunities Salary packaging options Social Clubs Any questions about the role can be directed to Kathy Graham, Gallery & Museum Manager, on 3***. Full Position Description can be found on our website.... clickAPPLY to find out more. Applications close Friday 9 January 2026 at 5 pm (ACST) Visit for more information about our city. Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr