About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum operates within the NSW Department of Justice. The Museum provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The Australian Museum is the first museum in Australia; founded in 1827 its mission is to inspire exploration, understanding and care for our world. The Australian Museum is at an exciting time in its evolution with transformational development works underway and significant plans for the future expansion of the Museum.
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to research, design, develop and deliver Education Programs for education groups, visiting the Museum and to ensure that an enjoyable and positive learning experience is provided. This identified position will liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) communities. This position also delivers professional development courses and provides information using the Museum’s web and outreach services to effectively communicate culture and science to education groups and contributes to the Museum’s overall public program and education initiatives.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate
- Understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal history, heritage issues and Indigenous studies in addition to knowledge of current issues in the environment. An interest in the natural sciences is desirable.
- Teaching qualifications are essential or have completed tertiary qualifications in a relevant indigenous field
- Aboriginal and/or 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
For more information please download the documents Role Description and Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
Applicants must submit:
- A one to two page covering letter which addresses the above essential requirementsand also include a response to the following two questions:
- Give a detailed example of a recent innovative and responsive curriculum-based program you have developed and delivered for a primary or secondary school audience. How was it innovative? What were the objectives of the program and how were they met?
- Describe a project you have developed and implemented where you represented the needs of school audiences within a multidisciplinary team. How did you demonstrate leadership and what did you learn from the experience?
- Resume
Please submit your attachments as PDF and only applications submitted through Jobs NSW will be considered.
The Australian Museum welcomes applications from Aboriginal 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.
New employment legislation applies to the NSW public sector with effect from 24th February 2014. All current and new Public Service non-executive employees will be employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisation priorities and/or personal development plans.
