Education Officer - Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc

Education Officer - Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc

Education Officer - Learning, Tours and Visitor Programs

Do you have experience developing and delivering curriculum-linked learning programs, coordinating group visits, supporting volunteers and sharing local history with schools, community groups and the wider public? If so, we would like to hear from you.

We are offering a part-time, fixed-term opportunity based at Judy Hamersley House, 119 Swan Street, Guildford, with work across the Guildford Historical Precinct and occasional offsite engagement as required. The role is expected to be approximately 15.2 hours per week, with days and times to be agreed. Remuneration will be negotiated having regard to the successful applicant’s skills, experience and qualifications, and will be consistent with the applicable award and employment conditions.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the Society’s education, learning and visitor programs, work with a passionate volunteer community, and contribute to preserving and sharing the history of Guildford and the Swan Valley.

About the Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc

Located in Guildford, Western Australia, the Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc (ABN: 21 682 992 811) (the Society) is an incorporated association and registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

The Society’s objectives and purpose are to collect, conserve, research, interpret and display items relating to the early history in Guildford and the Swan Valley region, and its role in the development of Western Australia.

The Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Guildford and the Swan Valley region in Western Australia. The Society and its Volunteers achieve this by maintaining a significant collection and historical museum precinct to interpret the history of people and places around Guildford, and the Swan Valley region.

The Society promotes public interest in its collection and preserves historical records, including artefacts, costumes, documents, images and also buildings and sites.

The Society is an accredited member of the Tourism Council WA and a Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business.

For further information on the Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc, visit our website www.swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, organised and delivery-focused Education Officer to lead the development, coordination, delivery and promotion of the Society’s education program and related tour and visitor learning activities.

Reporting to the President and working collaboratively with the Society’s Committee, Curator, Volunteers and external stakeholders, the Education Officer will provide efficient and effective education, visitor engagement and group tour services for the Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc.

The role will develop and deliver curriculum-linked programs for schools and, where appropriate, broader education, community and visitor audiences. It will coordinate education program and tour bookings; act as the principal contact for teachers, education organisations and group organisers; maintain learning and visitor resources; train and support education volunteers; and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting on participation, visitation and program outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and self-motivated person who enjoys working with children, young people, adults, teachers, volunteers, community organisations and visitors, and who can translate local history into engaging, inclusive and memorable experiences.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Promote education programs and related tour activities to schools, teachers, education networks, community organisations, local history groups and the wider public.
  
• Act as the primary contact for teachers, education organisations, group organisers and community partners, providing clear information and professional customer service from enquiry through to post-visit follow-up.
  
• Manage and administer program bookings, including scheduling, volunteer liaison, group requirements, resources, visitor information and basic participation records.
  
• Maintain and develop learning, tour and visitor resources for the Society’s website, online presence, museum projects, displays, school visits, children’s activities and public programs.
  
• Develop, coordinate and deliver the Society’s education program and related learning activities for school groups, community groups, special interest groups, families, visitors and the general public.
  
• Develop curriculum-linked learning experiences and resources that support the National History Curriculum and can be adapted for different year levels, visitor needs and group interests.
  
• Train and support volunteers to assist with learning programs, public programs and tours, and contribute to volunteer recruitment where required.
  
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports including school, community group, visitor and tour participation data.
  
• Work with tourism and marketing partners to develop and promote tour and public program products where required.
  

How to Apply

Your application should clearly show how your skills, qualifications and experience align with the role.

We require you to submit:

• A current comprehensive CV. Details of two referees may be included with your application or provided if shortlisted.
  
• A statement of experience of no more than two (2) A4 pages addressing the following essential work-related requirements:
  

1. Experience developing, coordinating or delivering education, learning, public programs or community engagement activities, preferably in a museum, heritage, education or community setting.
   
2. Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage primary students, secondary students, teachers, volunteers, community groups, visitors and partner organisations.
   
3. Demonstrated ability to manage bookings, schedules, resources, group requirements, reporting and competing priorities with a high level of organisation and attention to detail.
   
4. Relevant qualifications in education, history, museum studies, tourism, arts, heritage, community engagement or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
   

Please provide relevant examples to support your claims.  Note that the remaining work-related requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview and may be asked to provide evidence of qualifications, work rights, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance prior to appointment.

Apply now by emailing your CV and Statement of Experience outlining your relevant education, heritage, museum, history, tourism or community learning experience to ••••@swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au.

Alternatively, submit your application, by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. Closing date for applications is close of business (WST), Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have:

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with work rights in Australia at the time of application and throughout the appointment period;
  
• A current National Police Clearance Certificate, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement of employment; and
  
• A current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
  

Equity and Diversity

The Swan Guildford Historical Society Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive and diverse working environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, and people with a range of lived, professional and community experience. We value perspectives that help us better connect with and serve the wider community.

Applications will be handled confidentially and used only for the purpose of this recruitment process.

Further Information

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Recruitment Lead, Liesl Pitkin on mobile: +61 409 514 215 or HR@swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au.

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