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About the Role
The Education Project Officer, Pasifika is a crucial role that sits within the Education team.
In this role you will be required to utilise your knowledge and experience to develop and deliver education programs and content aligned with the Australian Museum’s Pasifika collections in preparation for a new Pasifika gallery opening in September 2023.
You can read more about the new gallery on our website: https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/pasifika-gallery-survey-/
Click on the following Role Description to find out more about your new career at the AM
About You
You will be an experienced educator who will collaborate with staff in the First Nations Division and the Pasifika Collections and Engagement team, whilst working as part of the Education and Visitor Experience team. The successful applicant will have a background in education and/or equivalent experience to be able to represent the needs of communities across the Pacific region and local Pasifika diaspora and the Australian Museum in authentic and engaging education programs for audiences of all types.
Your Knowledge & Experience
- Able to develop and deliver a variety of education programs and experience in and understanding of how to translate complex scientific and cultural content for students and community audiences of a range of ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
- Have an understanding, knowledge, and interest in natural sciences, climate solutions, First Nations and Pasifika cultures, and cultural heritage issues.
- Experience with education program development.
- Experience working with Pasifika and/or First Nations community, organisations and/or knowledges.
Essential Requirements:
- Pasifika (Pacific Islander) descent – is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Tertiary qualifications in Education, or extensive experience in a similar role.
- Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Clearance
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transforming 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.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
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