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
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes is a unique partnership between government organisations, institutions, companies and individuals committed to Australian Science. Presented annually by the Australian Museum with sponsors and supporters, the prizes reward excellence in the fields of research & innovation; leadership; science communication; and school science. The Manager, Eureka Prizes overseas and leads all aspects of the AM’s Eureka Prizes program.
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;
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description
- Tertiary qualifications in project management/event/science/communications or related field
- Management experience in project and event management/delivery
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 requirements and answers to the following questions
- A Resume
As part of the online application process you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.
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.
