Coordinator – Bonegilla Migrant Experience
- Part-time - Permanent role
- 28 Hours per week
- $39.17 per hour + superannuation
- Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available
Do you have a passion for history, culture, and sharing stories that shaped Australia?
Join us in developing and operating the Bonegilla Migrant Experience (BME) – a cultural tourism and community asset of national significance that commemorates post-war migration to Australia and celebrates migrants’ contributions to our national history. In this role, you will ensure site operations, heritage interpretation, visitor facilitation and marketing are delivered to the highest standards, aligned with the BME Service Catalogue and broader cultural services strategies.
- Site Operations and Supervision
Take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Bonegilla Migrant Experience, leading a team of staff, volunteers, contractors and work experience students. Ensure the site runs smoothly, maintains high presentation standards, and meets all safety, compliance and operational requirements so visitors enjoy a seamless experience from the moment they arrive.
- Program Development and Marketing
Help shape the BME’s public profile by supporting the development and promotion of exhibitions, events and educational programs. Collaborate with the Team Leader, Public Programs Officer and Marketing team to build the site’s reputation, attract new audiences and encourage repeat visitation.
- Income Generation and Venue Hire
Boost the site’s sustainability by managing merchandise sales, coordinating venue hire opportunities, and supporting fundraising initiatives. Identify creative ways to enhance revenue while ensuring offerings remain aligned with BME’s values and visitor expectations.
Why join us?
At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:
- Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
- Leave Entitlements – Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
- Flexible Work Options – Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and remote work arrangements.
- Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.
Location – onsite
Key Selection Criteria:
Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.
- Proven customer service focus and cultural sensitivity in meeting the needs of clients from a wide variety of backgrounds;
- Demonstrate experience in budgeting, staff and volunteer management, rostering, operational systems and high level administrative skills
- Demonstrated experience in the fields of either culture, events, heritage or tourism settings, and experience in attracting and building visitation within those fields.
- Demonstrate ability to operate with a high degree of flexibility and initiate in a varied and changing work environment.
- Flexibility to accommodate roster on weekends including Saturday and/or Sunday and possible out of hours work.
How to Apply
To apply, visit Wodonga Council — Careers
Click “Apply”, complete the online application form and submit:
- A cover letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined above
- Your current resume
Support on how to address the Key Selection Criteria can be found here)
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.
- A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
- A current driver’s license
- Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift).
The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required.
If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.
Enquiries
Manager Cultural Services – Kim Strang – 0428 142 878| [email protected]
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 31st August 2025
This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.