About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, 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 22 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The 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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The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities.
About the role
The First Nations Assistant Curator will work with the First Nations Curator to assist with community consultation, research, content development and interpretation for the Museum’s new permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibition. This role involves development of cultural content that is of local, state, and international relevance, with the objective to help maximise the Museum’s vision to be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture.
About you
We are seeking a committed and passionate person to assist the First Nations Curator with the development of cultural content for exhibitions, programs, online and written publications, with a focus on the redevelopment of the permanent First Nations exhibition. The successful candidate will be familiar with conducting research, consultation, co-design and ICIP protocols when developing content with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities. You will have the skills and capabilities to meet the key accountabilities and knowledge and experience detailed in the role description.
Essential Requirements:
- This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a natural science, cultural heritage, museum and heritage studies or other relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
- NSW Driver License
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in contributing to curatorial projects, including research, selection, and preparation of material culture leading to public outcomes (such as exhibitions, displays, and online content).
- Experience in, or knowledge of, Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property frameworks, policy, and licensing.
- Strong connections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (local – including within the Sydney Basin – regional, and remote) incorporating applied knowledge of community-centred consultative practice and cultural protocols.
The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.
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