Full Time | Ongoing

Salary starting from $100,490 + Superannuation

The City of Playford is looking for a creative, community-minded and future-focused professional to shape and share the stories that connect our communities across Playford.

As our History and Identity Coordinator, you’ll lead the development and delivery of contemporary history and arts initiatives, community storytelling, exhibitions, activations and partnerships that celebrate Playford’s shared history, strengthen civic pride and support intergenerational connections. Through this work, you’ll contribute to building connection to place, amplifying diverse voices and creating meaningful experiences that bring communities together.

If you’re passionate about community history, arts, placemaking and creating engaging experiences that matter to people, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You understand the role that history and arts play in shaping connected, vibrant communities, and you know how to translate ideas into engaging programs, partnerships and meaningful community outcomes. You’re equally comfortable thinking strategically and delivering projects, and you thrive on building relationships that bring people together.

You recognise the power of stories to strengthen identity, foster belonging and connect community. Bringing a contemporary approach to history, arts and community engagement, you create experiences that are inclusive, engaging and meaningful for diverse audiences.

You’ll thrive in this role if you: 

• Have experience developing and delivering history, heritage, cultural or community-based programs and initiatives
• Can build genuine relationships and partnerships across diverse communities and stakeholders
• Have experience managing collections, archives or cultural assets
• Think creatively and strategically about community engagement and placemaking
• Are confident working across projects, partnerships and cross-functional teams
• Bring strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Enjoy working in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment 

What you will get to do

In this role, you will contribute to how Playford’s stories are shared, celebrated and experienced across the community. Working across history and arts, you’ll deliver initiatives that strengthen connection and create meaningful opportunities for our community.

You will: 

• Develop and deliver engaging history programs, exhibitions, activations and storytelling initiatives
• Create opportunities for community connection through partnerships, events and community-led experiences
• Manage and grow Playford’s history collection as an accessible and valued community resource
• Build strong relationships with community groups, cultural organisations, education providers, and other key stakeholders
• Support inclusive storytelling that reflects the diverse voices, histories and experiences of the community
• Provide advice and input into arts, heritage, placemaking and community initiatives across Council
• Contribute to a connected and contemporary approach to history and arts development that supports creativity, tourism, activation and community identity
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities and innovative approaches that enhance participation, accessibility and community impact 

More Information

Further information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the attached Position Description.

For a confidential discussion or to obtain additional information, please contact Phoebe McDonald, Manager – Library, Arts and History on 0478 008 947. 

How to apply 

Submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Please include your resume and cover letter outlining the knowledge, skills and experience that you have to fulfil this role. 

Applications close at 12.00pm on Friday, 22 May 2026. 

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.