Whiteman Park is a 3700Ha conservation and recreation reserve located on the doorstep of the beautiful Swan Valley, providing a haven for native flora and fauna to thrive in a suburban setting, as well as providing the public with a beautiful location in which to recreate and reconnect with nature. Open every day of the year, the Park is the most visited tourist attraction the in Swan Valley attracting over 1.5 million people annually who enjoy the many wildlife and transport heritage offerings available. The Museum Curator is responsible for the delivery of a contemporary, responsive and fit for purpose collection and museum management framework, ensuring high standards of museum practice and service delivery. The Museum Curator will need to provide effective conservation and interpretation of the built and moveable heritage collections managed by Whiteman Park, the provision of a high standard of museum operations and the delivery of engaging public programmes and visitor experiences. Whiteman Park offers the opportunity to work at a unique and beautiful location within a small but dedicated team at one of Perth’s premier tourist destinations. This position also offers the opportunity to be involved in all other aspects of the Park’s operations including events, conservation work, fire mitigation program and emergency response as required. This position also comes with the ability to undertake overtime on weekends and public holidays as required. This is for a permanent full-time position. 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. The position is at Whiteman Park, which is located at 233a Drumpellier Drive Whiteman 6068. To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate: Considerable experience in a curatorial environment with a sound understanding of contemporary museum practices and programming. Demonstrated knowledge and application of current and emerging trends in a museum and collection management environment. Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and analysis for archival and interpretation purposes, as well as developing fit for purpose policies and procedures for collection management and interpretation. Demonstrated ability to promote and provide access to a moveable heritage collection through exhibitions and museum programming. 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. 12% 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 two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above. Further Information: If you would like to know more, please email Steven Lowe whitemanpark.com.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Steven Lowe 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 Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 , or email us at 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 94or email 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 Or SMS relay – 0423 677 . 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 bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 94for any other queries. Closing Date – Friday, 20 March 2026 @ 4:00pm AWST
