What we do
Museums of History NSW (MHNSW) is the first cultural institution in the state with history as its core mandate. MHNSW provides public access to government archives, objects, materials, buildings, places and stories that shape the historic, social, political and cultural identity of NSW. As a custodian and storyteller, MHNSW is committed to preserving and presenting our state’s unique history and bringing its stories to life through diverse voices and viewpoints. We place history before us not behind us, making it immersive, discoverable and relevant through interpretation, exhibitions, public programs and online resources.
MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.
Alongside Museums of History NSW is the State Records Authority NSW (SRANSW) which focuses on record keeping standards, regulation, advice, education and policy.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us at MHNSW as we write the future of history!
What you’ll do with us
This role will manage and supervise the Research Team – a unit within the Curatorial & Research Team – to deliver high quality research services that guide, support and contribute to the development and delivery of knowledge, content and wider organisational projects and initiatives enabling the agency’s ability to increase public access to and engagement with its collections, sites and stories.
Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.
Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
If you have disability and require more information or assistance please contact People & Culture on [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
What the essential requirements of the role are
- Degree qualification in history, cultural studies or similar fields and post graduate qualification in relevant area or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience in managing an outcomes-driven curatorial team within the galleries, libraries, archives and/or museums sector that creates compelling and informative curatorial content to increase public access to and engagement with collections.
- Willingness to work across MHNSW sites and ability to travel to multiple locations.
For more information and to apply visit: JobsNSW.
