NMA acquires Trevor Kennedy AM’s Australiana

colln – purchase & donation valued at $18M
National Director – AMaGA
About Australian Museums and Galleries Association The Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) is the national membership organisation and peak advocacy body representing museums and galleries. It encompasses a wide and diverse range of national, state, regional and community museums, galleries, historic sites, botanic and zoological gardens, research centres, Indigenous cultural centres, and Keeping Places […]
Alex Marsden, Natl Dir, AMaGa stepping down

‘- search for new Director opens
Project Officer, Governance – Museums Victoria
Museums Victoria is seeking a Project Officer, Governance to support and co-ordinate the delivery of Convene board management software and other projects as required, which support the delivery of Museums Victoria’s governance framework. This position will also assist with establishing and implementing effective business systems and operational procedures for the Governance team, Museums Victoria Executive, […]
Project Linguist – South Australian Museum
Role Purpose: The purpose of the Project Linguist is to support the Senior Project Linguist in making available curated South Australian Aboriginal language and cultural archival material on an online platform. The position is accountable for the creation and management of language databases, data management across platforms and the development of language learning resources using best practice methods. Special Conditions: Applicants will be required […]
Humanities Collection Manager – SAM
Humanities Collection Manager – Australian Aboriginal Collections Store Project Role Purpose: The Humanities Collection Manager – Australian Aboriginal Collections store project, is accountable to the Senior Collection Manager – Humanities and World Cultures, South Australian Museum to assist with the Australian Aboriginal Collection store upgrade project. Special Conditions: Out of hours work may be required. Compliance with South Australian […]
Senior Project Linguist – South Australian Museum
Role Purpose: The purpose of the Senior Project linguist is to work with Aboriginal community leaders to make available curated language and cultural archival material from an online platform. The position is accountable for the linguistic analysis of archival material, recording new language material, and the development of language learning resources using best practice. Special Conditions: Applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate and relevant […]
Registration Officer – Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial’s purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and […]
Vale Gary Peacock

55 years learning & giving as jazz bassist
Exhibitions & Covid-19 – Museums to rely on

‘virtual couriers’ for unchaperoned art