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. For more information, visit the website.
About the role
Lead and oversee the development, maintenance and preservation of the Australian Museum’s Pacific Collection, engaging with communities across Australia and the Pacific, and developing strategies to build on culturally significant historical and contemporary collections to ensure objects are relevant and accurately represent communities in line with the Museum’s strategic plan.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Experience working in Museums or Universities
- Sound working knowledge of Pacific culture, with at least one specialisation in a specific area
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the Pacific Collection and how it contributes to culture, and the ability to contribute to debates on key Pacific issues
- Links to the Pacific 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.
Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter and resume
- A response on each of the essential requirements (up to 1 page on each)
Please submit your attachments as PDF and only applications submitted through Jobs NSW will be considered.
