The Manager Heritage Interpretation is accountable for ensuring the development, evaluation, planning, and delivery of engaging strategies that guide and enhance the interpretation of Fremantle Prison for visitors through tour, public and education programs that demonstrate standards of practice that reflect the local, national, and international significance of the site.
This is delivered by contributing to the understanding of the cultural heritage significance of Fremantle Prison through historical research and the development and maintenance of networks with complimentary institutions, organisations and groups to enhance and improve access to the body of information and resources relating to the site, and by creating a culture that facilitates international best practice in heritage interpretation.
As the Manager Heritage Interpretation you will establish, embed, and coordinate Aboriginal engagement and education programs for Fremantle Prison.
This is a permanent, full-time position, located at Fremantle Prison. Work outside normal business hours and on weekends will be required from time to time.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualification in museum studies, history, archaeology, indigenous studies, tourism or related field with substantial experience and demonstrated understanding of contemporary and innovative interpretation approaches and practices in a cultural heritage context.
- Experience in a leadership role in audience-centred concept development in a museum or similar environment with proven experience in developing strategies, content, story-telling and narratives, and thematic structures for interpretation programs, exhibitions, and experiences (including digital) with strong research, understanding of museum standards, and contemporary interpretive approaches for a range of audiences.
- Considerable experience in planning, implementation, and management of creative interpretation and experience programs through effective project management, visitor research, budget management, contractor management, procurement, and reporting.
- Proven ability to manage, develop, coach, motivate, and organise creative teams and programs with diverse expertise ideally with exposure to Aboriginal engagement, volunteer coordination, and development of education programs.
- Well-developed organisational and project management skills with the ability to work collaboratively whilst prioritising competing demands within the directorate to ensure accurate representation of Fremantle Prison’s significant heritage fabric.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency.
The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
About us
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.
We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.
Benefits of Working at DPLH
DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
- 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
- Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
- Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A maximum three (3) page cover letter; addressing your skills and experience in relation to requirements 2, 3 and 4 only. As listed above and in the attached JDF.
- A copy of your relevant tertiary qualifications in museum studies, history, archaeology, indigenous studies, tourism or related field.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 9336 9201 or email olimpia.cullity@fremantleprison.com.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Olimpia Cullity or seek their assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Harley Coyne or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Harley at 0427 272 913, Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:
TTY/voice calls – 133 677
Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727
SMS relay – 0423 677 767
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date – Monday 30 June @ 4:00pm
