Gladstone Regional Council – Gladstone QLD Council is seeking to appoint a permanent part-time Social History Officer based at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum (GRAGM). Working hours for this role are Tuesday to Friday, totaling 45.6 hours per fortnight, promoting a healthy work-life balance. About us GRAGM is the Gladstone Region's cultural hub housed in the Heritage Listed former Gladstone Town Hall building and modern extension. It preserves, documents, and shares visual art and social history collections relating to the region's cultural heritage. It engages with people across the region to share the stories and voices of diverse communities and is committed to developing regional artists and hosting landmark exhibitions. About the Role The purpose of this position is to research, document, and register the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum (GRAGM) social history collection and records. This role contributes to the development and management of GRAGM's social history collections and records and supports the delivery of GRAGM's operations and educational programs. This position will also engage and liaise with community organisations, individuals, and internal and external stakeholders to build knowledge and capacity in our region. Your role will include: Contributing to the development of an engaging and educational program of social history exhibitions, experiences, and projects relevant to the Gladstone Region. Developing collecting programs and advising on acquisition, significance, and documentation of GRAGM's social history collection items. Researching, reviewing, verifying, and updating accession records and documentation specific to the GRAGM social history collection. You will bring: Primary research skills and demonstrated knowledge and experience working with museum collections. Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant experience in, collection and management of historical material. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Time management, prioritisation, and planning skills to complete tasks within required timeframes. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems. Why work for GRC? The Gladstone Region is a dynamic Central Queensland coastal region that provides an enviable lifestyle and economic stability for more than 63,000 residents. Gladstone Regional Council is committed to a dynamic, proud, and diverse future for the Gladstone Region that focuses on working together to balance our region's lifestyle and opportunity. Our success is built on a foundation of safe, engaged, high-performing talent and teams and a values-based culture centred around our SERVICE principles. We are fortunate to live in an attractive, growing region and proud to provide opportunities for personal growth and career development for our employees. We offer opportunities to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation and work in a high-performing team that values your contribution. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance. We offer a range of employee benefits including free physiotherapy, support services, and discounted health cover and fitness memberships. Please be advised that the preferred candidate for this position, as a condition of employment, may be required to complete a criminal history check, a pre-employment medical, or a skills assessment. Council is committed to connecting with the Gladstone Regional community, which values diversity and inclusion, and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. First Nations people are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr