Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Museum Officer

Job No: MRSC6325
Location: Kyneton

Fixed Term Part Time to Nov 2026 
$70,235 - 73,964 per annum pro rata plus Super 

Casual Attendant $41.95 - 44.11 per hour plus Super
Position No: 6094/ 6225  

About the roles

Are you passionate about local history and creating memorable visitor experiences? Are you a recent graduate or emerging museum professional looking to gain hands-on experience in the museum and cultural heritage sector? The Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking friendly, motivated, and customer-focused people to join the team at the Kyneton Museum.

We have opportunities for Museum Attendants and a Museum Officer — ideal for those who love sharing stories, supporting the community, or building practical skills in museums and cultural heritage. You’ll help deliver engaging visitor experiences, care for the museum’s collection, and contribute to preserving and promoting the region’s rich history

About you

You’re passionate about history, culture, and community engagement, with strong communication and organisational skills. This role is perfect for recent graduates in museum studies, history, cultural heritage, or tourism who want to gain hands-on experience in a local government museum setting.

The ideal candidate is visitor-focused, delivering excellent customer service and creating memorable experiences for museum guests. You’re a self-starter with a proactive approach and the availability to work weekends.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

 At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite Treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work
Position Description Officer
Position Description Casual Attendant
 
For further information contact Rebecca Pedretti on 0477 738 112.  

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing  30 November 2025.

Closing Date:  21 November at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.