About the Role
The Creative Producer, First Nations is a crucial role that sits within the Programming team and works collaboratively with our First Nations Division at the AM. The role is offered on a full-time basis for up to one year. Being of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent, you will be required to use your prior professional and lived experience to produce a suite of programs interpreting the Australian Museum’s (AM’s) onsite exhibitions and First Nations cultural collections.
Over the next 12 months, the primary focus of this role will be to develop a comprehensive and sustainable First Nations public program. This will involve working on and delivering existing Museum offerings such as Ngalu Warrawi Marri, gallery tours, NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week activities, while also developing new areas to enhance the program such as festivals, workshops, cultural revitalisation, and community engagement.
Employment Status:
- Clerk Grade 5/6
- Fixed term up to 12 months
- Full time 35 hours per week
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You will be paid a competitive annual salary package range between $93,295 – $102,942 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.
About you
Your Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in the cultural sector, specifically, in planning and delivering public programs and initiatives within the science and/ or arts sectors.
- Prior experience in working closely with First Nations artists, community groups and other stakeholders during development, planning and presentation stages of projects.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with Elders, community, stakeholders, and industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with a broad range of people.
Essential Requirements
- Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander descent – is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Event Management, History, Culture, Art, or Science
- Availability to work on evenings, public holidays and some weekends when required.
- A valid NSW Working with Children Clearance
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions, and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted, and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal as the custodians of the land, sky, and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
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