Deputy Director - First Peoples (005759)

Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 18 January, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 18 January, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8

Salary:

$140,703.00 to $150,200.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time

Region:

South, To be negotiated

Job description:

Lead TMAG’s First Peoples agenda, embedding Indigenous voices in strategy, operations, and cultural priorities. This key leadership and creative role is responsible for developing and leading policies, strategies, museum practice and organisational change through First Peoples engagement, decolonisation and sovereignty methodologies, and advocacy and representation. The role is responsible for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Tasmanian Aboriginal People, Tasmanian and Federal Government agencies, national and international First Peoples organisations and collecting institutions, community and corporate entities and funding bodies. The Deputy Director, First Peoples will provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of an organisation wide First Peoples engagement framework for TMAG.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is Tasmania’s leading institution for natural, cultural, and heritage collections, housing nearly one million items. It operates under the Department of State Growth and aims to connect communities with Tasmania’s unique story.

TMAG enriches, inspires and educates local and global communities by connecting them with Tasmania’s unique journey and place in the world.

Its 2025–28 Strategic Plan focuses on: research and collections, operational excellence, First Peoples engagement, and community outreach.

The First Peoples team in TMAG is based on the fundamental rights of Indigenous Peoples to self-determination. The First Peoples team aims to achieve a vibrant, living, culturally appropriate Indigenous art and cultural collection and exhibition program that integrates Tasmanian Aboriginal and other Indigenous perspectives across the TMAG and ensures culturally safe and appropriate access to the TMAG’s First Peoples Collections

Duties

1. Build and sustain culturally respectful relationships

Engage with Tasmanian Aboriginal communities, the TMAG Aboriginal Advisory Council, and national/international stakeholders.

2. Enhance collections access, knowledge-sharing and deliver community-led programs and engagement

Ensure culturally safe access to collections and integrate Indigenous knowledge into curatorial practices.

3. Lead communications and engagement strategy

Embed First Peoples voices in exhibitions, programs, and visitor experiences. Remove barriers and foster collaboration.

5. Advance cultural safety, inclusion and workforce development

Mentor First Peoples staff, promote a culturally safe workplace, and lead inclusive programming and management.

6. Provide strategic leadership and governance

Develop and implement First Peoples strategies, represent TMAG publicly, and attract support for Indigenous initiatives.

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment, promotion or transfer to this role:

The Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people identified position, and the person nominated for this position is to meet the Tasmanian Government’s eligibility requirements in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the State Service.

This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: eligibility form for Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services (PDF 209.7KB).

Desirable Requirements

An awareness of First Peoples Collections in museums and/or art galleries.
Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
A current full car drivers’ licence

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.

Conviction Check for: crimes involving dishonesty
Working with Vulnerable People check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Download File Deputy Director, First Peoples.docx

Download File Deputy Director, First Peoples.pdf

Download File Advice to applicants.DOCX

Download File Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name:	Mary Mulcahy
Position:	Director, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Email:	mary.mulcahy@tmag.tas.gov.au
Phone:	0476 366 308

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

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