Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Projects
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering key capital works and infrastructure projects at the Australian Museum over the next 10 months. Below is a summary of the key project deliverables the role will be overseeing:
- Visitor and Staff Care Spaces: purpose-built spaces to perform first aid and support services.
- Space Optimisation: Lead strategic planning and execution of space utilisation programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Accessibility Upgrades: Manage construction projects focused on improving accessibility, including accessible toilets and drop-off zones.
About You
The AM is seeking a candidate with strong project management experience, including planning, delivery, and contract management within cultural or heritage buildings. You’ll bring sound knowledge of building fabric, structure, and engineering services. You have a track record of managing complex projects in sensitive environments, balancing operational needs with conservation priorities. Your skills include managing budgets, procurement, and invoice processing—experience with myWorkZone is advantageous.
Employment Status
- Clerk Grade 7/8
- Fixed term
- Full-time, 35 hours
- Period of engagement: 10 months with possibility of extension
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Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, delivery, and contract management within a cultural or heritage building environment.
- In-depth knowledge of building fabric, structure, and engineering services, particularly in the context of public and heritage-listed facilities.
- Proven ability to manage projects in sensitive environments, balancing operational needs with conservation and curatorial priorities.
- Experience with financial administration, including procurement and invoice processing and tracking project budgets and forecasts. Experience using JSAP or myWorkZone advantageous.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary level qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience, in a relevant discipline
- Current Australian Driver’s license
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 people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
