About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional 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 Premier & Cabinet and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. 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 AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.
It’s an exciting time to work for the Australian Museum (AM) as we are closed to the public to enable our major renovation, Project Discover, and are currently redeveloping our education experience and spaces. We’re looking for a talented educator and storyteller to join our Education team to contribute to the development and delivery of key learning projects.
For more information, visit the website.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
About the role
The First Nations Education Project Officer will work within the Education team, and collaborate with staff in other teams (including Public Programs, Cultural Collections and Exhibitions teams) to research, develop and deliver a range of education programs for groups visiting the Museum, and to support student and teacher learning online and onsite. The successful candidate will have expertise in education program development as well as experience presenting or delivering programs for a diverse range of audiences. The First Nations Education Project Officer may also be involved with other learning projects such as the development of our new learning spaces to assist students and other visitors to engage with and expand their understanding of First Nations people and culture, science, history and knowledge.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience and knowledge in Education, History, Culture or Science
- Hold a valid NSW Working with Children clearance
Aboriginality is an essential requirement for this position. An Aboriginal person (as defined by the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983) means a person who:
- is a member of the Aboriginal race of Australia, and Identifies as an Aboriginal person, and is accepted by the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal person
For more information please download the documents Role Description and Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
What you will get:
You will gain experience working for a leading cultural institution alongside creative and inspiring cultural and scientific minds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an education professional to join our diverse team in creating engaging learning experiences.
Applicants must submit:
- A one to two page covering letter which addresses the above essential requirements
- Resume
As part of the online application process you will be prompted to answer three targeted questions.
- Give an example of an education program you have developed. What was the development process and how did you determine whether it was a success?
- Identify up to three issues of importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities that should be appropriately reflected in the school curriculum
- Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Records Check, refer to link: https://npcoapr.police.nsw.gov.au/aspx/dataentry/Introduction.aspx
The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsNSW.
