The Interpretation and Content Development team works closely with other MoAD teams including Heritage and Collections, Curatorial, Exhibitions, Museum Engagement and Museum Experience. Drawing on extensive knowledge of the history of Old Parliament House and interpretive practice, the team is responsible for the development and maintenance of interpreted spaces and supports the development of onsite, outreach and online content. Additionally, it manages the development and management of the Interpretation and Learning (props) Sub-collection.
The key duties of the position include:
Under the direction of the Interpretation and Content Development Coordinator (APS6) and the Manager, Interpretation and Content Development (EL1), the Interpretation and Content Development Officer develops interpretive content for high quality and engaging onsite, online and outreach programs and experiences and undertakes independent content research for internal and external stakeholders. They contribute to the development of the museum collection and manage the Interpretation and Learning (Props) Sub-collection, maintain the interpreted spaces on the museum floor, and have a critical role in documenting legacy holdings for Piction, the museum’s Digital Asset Management System.
Duties include:
- Developing onsite, online and outreach interpretive products and programs.
- Undertaking independent content research for internal and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to the development of the museum collection through the assessment of donations/purchases, the completion of acquisition proposals and participation in Pre-Acquisitions and Acquisitions Committee meetings as required.
- Developing and managing the Interpretation and Learning (Props) Sub-collection including acquisition and accessioning of objects and collection rationalisation.
- Documenting and transitioning legacy holdings into Piction, the museum’s Digital Asset Management System.
- Maintaining the interpreted spaces in the museum through regular curatorial inspections and a comprehensive cleaning regime.
- Assist the wider Interpretation and Curatorial Section as required.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position at MoAD, applicants must:
- Be an Australian Citizen; and
- Have a security clearance or be willing to undertake the process to obtain a baseline clearance (after commencement).
Notes
Please note that the salary range for this position will increase to $84,229 – $91,808 effective 13 March 2025 as per the Old Parliament House Enterprise Agreement.
Suitable candidates may be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and the pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a merit pool may be offered as a specified term. Applicants may have their application and assessment results shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies looking to fill similar roles.
