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Orange City Council

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Summary

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Lead and establish the new Orange Regional Planetarium, managing operations, programs, partnerships, and staff. 12‐month temporary role. $104,770–$114,199 + super. Flexible work.

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Terms

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$104k - $114k / year

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Arts Travel and Tourism Public Sector and Government

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Description

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Weekly Hours: 35 – Full Time(Flexible working arrangements available including rostered day off)Salary: $104,770 - $114,199 (plus superannuation)

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Note: This is a temporary contract for 12 months.

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We are seeking a agile Coordinator to establish and lead the new Orange Regional Planetarium. You will be establishing the latest cultural, educational and entertainment destination for the Central West.

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About the role

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As Planetarium Coordinator you will be responsible for managing a small team, coordinating day-to-day operations of the facility, developing engaging programs and experiences, building new partnerships and supporting promotional activities.

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Key responsibilities include

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- Coordinate the daily operations of the Orange Regional Planetarium
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- Promote the Planetarium and contribute to audience growth and community engagement initiatives
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- Develop and deliver engaging planetarium shows, educational programs, events and school holiday activities
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- Build relationships with schools, community groups, tourism organisations and cultural and corporate institutions
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- Lead and support staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional visitor experiences
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- Manage bookings, budgets, purchasing, retail operations and reporting requirements
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A full list of job responsibilities can be found in the position description HERE (this link will work through Council's website).

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Criteria

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- Qualifications in Museum Studies, Education, Science Communication, Business, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent relevant experience
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- Experience coordinating operations within a museum, cultural facility, visitor attraction, science centre or similar public-facing venue
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- Current NSW Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement
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- Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
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- Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Experience developing audiences, promoting programs and supporting community engagement initiatives
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- Confidence in public speaking and presenting information to a range of audiences
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- Knowledge of astronomy, science communication or planetarium operations, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge
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- Availability to work weekends, school holiday programs and occasional out-of-hours events as required
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What we can offer

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- Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and variable hours
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- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family
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- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
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- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
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- Free access to EAP services for you and your family
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- Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
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About Orange City Council

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Situated in the Central West of NSW, only 3 1⁄2 hours west of Sydney, Orange is a vibrant and diverse place to live, offering all the benefits of a city life in the calm of a regional location. With award winning restaurants and wineries and a vibrant and ever-expanding arts, cultural and music scene you can have the best of both worlds.

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Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

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Queries: Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services, Lynn Garlick, 0427 193 453.

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Applications close Sunday 16 August 2026.

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Note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list/pool may be created for similar roles over the next twelve months.

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📌 Planetarium Coordinator $104k - $114k / year Orange City Council
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