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Central Coast Council is dedicated to shaping a vibrant future for over 25,000 residents on Tasmania’s picturesque North West Coast. We offer careers that make a meaningful difference - through responsible governance, sustainable development, and community-focused service delivery.

Why Work With Us?

- Employer of Choice — Join a workplace recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice, offering flexibility, growth and a great team culture
- Impactful Work – Contribute to initiatives that enhance the local environment, infrastructure, and community wellbeing
- Lifestyle & Flexibility – Benefit from birthday leave, flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, a discounted corporate gym membership and up to 3.5% additional superannuation co-contribution
- Supportive Environment – Experience a workplace culture grounded in care, inclusion, and safety, including effective workplace health and safety systems and training
- Professional Development – Access formal training, mentoring, and the prospect to contribute across diverse teams and projects
- Exceptional Location – Live and work in the Central Coast region known for its natural beauty and relaxed coastal lifestyle

Central Coast Council is committed to upholding the values of Customer Focus, Open Communication, Accountability, Safety and Together - One Team (C.O.A.S.T.) in local governance. If you are seeking a career that aligns with our aspirations and values, we encourage you to take your next step with us.

Your new role – Collections Officer





Located in Ulverstone, Hive is the Central Coast’s cultural precinct and home to the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre, Museum and Art Gallery, Planetarium and Tasmanian Science Centre. Every year, more than 35,000 people visit Hive to explore new ideas, uncover local stories and experience the joy of discovery through arts, culture and science. As the Collection Officer, you will play a key role in preserving and improving access to the Central Coast's Cultural Collections by leading the implementation of the new Vernon Collection Management System (CMS). Reporting to the Hive Curator, you will prepare and migrate collection data, test and configure the new system, and establish best-practice collection management processes. You will help ensure the Collections are accurately documented, well organised and accessible for future generations.

You will also coordinate the ongoing collection audit, improve collection documentation and storage, and supervise volunteers supporting the project.

This fixed-term position is ideal for someone with experience in museum collections, archives or cultural heritage who is looking to lead a significant project that will strengthen the long-term care,



management and accessibility of the Central Coast's cultural collections.

What we’re looking for:

- Demonstrated experience implementing or administering a museum or cultural collection management system, including data migration, cataloguing standards and system configuration.
- Tertiary qualifications in museum studies, cultural heritage management, collection management, archival studies, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in museum collection management, including cataloguing, registration, documentation and applying recognised museum or archival standards.
- Sound knowledge of collection handling, storage and preventive conservation principles.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and deliver project outcomes with minimal supervision.
- Experience coordinating or supervising volunteers, staff or project contributors.
- High-level organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Salary and conditions:

- Fixed-term Part-time position (1 day/7.5 hours per week for up to 12 months).
- Central Coast Council’s Enterprise Agreement – Professional Level 1 ($42.34 per hour).

How to apply

To view the position description, selection criteria and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/current-vacancies/collections-officer/

Please note that applications will only be accepted via our website. Please include a current resume, cover letter and response to the selection criteria.

For any enquiries, please call (03) 6429 8946 6429 8946).

Applications close on Friday 14 August 2026.

📌 Collections Officer (Arts & Culture) (Ulverstone)
🏢 Central Coast Council
📍 Ulverstone