Collection Discovery Officer

Collection Discovery Officer

We are seeking a Collection Discovery Officer to join the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection and play a vital role in connecting people with the rich stories, knowledge, and material culture held within Museums of History NSW's collections.

The Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection spans the history of Australian homes, gardens and domestic life from the late 1700s to the present. A key strength of the collection is its wide range of formats, from architectural pattern books to trade and retail catalogues, from lampshade designs to wallpaper and linoleum samples. This rich and eclectic collection is a leading source of reference and inspiration for anyone interested in home and garden design, history and life.

Working across cataloguing, research, collection care and public engagement, you will enhance access to the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection through the creation of digital content, public programs, displays and research services, ensuring our collections remain discoverable, relevant and accessible to diverse audiences, now and into the future.

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW. • Assistant Curator Grade 2. Remuneration package includes salary ($92,632 - $102,936), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. • Full-time employment on temporary basis for a period up to two years. • The role will be primarily based at the Caroline Simpson Library, The Mint and work at other locations across Sydney.

What we do

Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.