About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Justice and was founded in 1827 and is 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 18 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.
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About the role
Lead and Oversee the development, maintenance and preservation of the Australian Museum’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander collection, engaging with communities across Australia, and developing strategies to build on culturally significant historical and contemporary collections to ensure objects are relevant and accurately represent communities in line with Museum’s strategic plan. Provide research and direction for research of the collection and contribute to exhibition development.
For more information please download the documents Role Description.
The Australian Museum Supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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
- Experience working in Museums or Universities
- Sound working knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with at least one specialisation in a specific area
- Broad knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections and how it contributes to culture, and the ability to contribute to debates on key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Issues
- Links to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications or relevant, equivalent professional experience
For more information please download the documents Role Description and Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
How to apply:
- Applicants must submit a one to two page covering letter which addresses the above essential requirements.
- A 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.