About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The AM 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 19.5 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 and science accessible and relevant to everyone.
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About the role
The Indigenous Education Presenter will provide a wide range of education programs and interpretive services for Australian Museum visitors. They will deliver education programs for groups, on and offsite and digitally, and provide an enjoyable and positive learning experience. The role engages in face to face delivery of education and visitor programs for a diverse range of audiences and maintains and maximise the use of Museum services and information by schools and tertiary institutions as well as, independent learners, for educational purposes. Working with the Indigenous Education Project Officer, the role will assist in the research, design and development of education programs.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal 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.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander descent – Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Ability to teach a variety of education programs and have an understanding of how to deliver sensitive cultural content and translate complex scientific content for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience in a similar role.
- Current Working with Children Check
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description.
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