About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The new AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The new AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
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About the Role
Lead and oversee the development, maintenance and interpretation of the Australian Museum’s Pasifika collections with Pasifika peoples and communities to ensure interpretations of Museum collections are done so in culturally appropriate and accurate ways. Develop strategies and policies for the Australian Museums Pasifika collections that respect Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) and meet the needs of the Museum’s Corporate strategic priorities. Manager will be required to work between William Street, Darlinghurst and Rydalmere sites.
Essential Requirements
- Pasifika (Pacific Islander) descent – is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the Museums Cultural Collections (e.g Indigenous/Pacific studies, Museum and Heritage Studies, History etc) or equivalent experience
- May require working on weekends/holidays depending on operation needs
- A current NSW Driver License
Knowledge & Experience
- Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description
- Hold a high level of knowledge and experience working with Pasifika cultures and facilitating access and engagement with Pasifika communities.
- Experience working in Museums and/or Universities
- Knowledge of and/or experience in Repatriation of Ancestral Remains.
- Experience in collection management databases, cataloguing processes and packing and handling of objects in a Museum environment.
- Networks within the Pasifika community.
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