The Position
Curatorial, Research and Collections Development is a busy team working at the heart of the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD). The team curates engaging content for MoAD projects and works with other teams to acquire significant objects for the Museum’s collection.
The Senior Curator oversees research and curatorial activities, directs curatorial and collections strategies and content development, and reviews and approves content prepared by others to ensure it is accurate, balanced, and reflects MoAD’s values.
The role works closely with other Senior Curators to manage the team, budgets, work programs and content development to ensure the timely delivery of quality projects.
The key duties of the position include:
- Manage and support the development of a small team of specialist staff.
- Lead and co-ordinate the collection acquisitions program (curatorial). Oversee the curatorial review of all proposed acquisitions, the collections inbox, Chair the Pre-Acquisition Committee Group and provide expert advice as a member of MoAD’s Acquisitions Committee\
- Provide research, writing and other contributions to onsite, online and outreach programs, working closely with all sections of the museum to provide content to support the museum’s strategic goals, with a particular focus on highlighting the Museum’s collection.
- Promote the museum in a range of formats and forums including through research and writing, talks and tours, and to the media.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Work collaboratively with the other senior staff to coordinate activities, share resources and deliver outcomes for the Museum.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position at MoAD, applicants must:
- be an Australian Citizen
- have a security clearance or be willing to undertake the process to obtain a baseline clearance (after commencement)
- be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service, if you are deemed to be the successful candidate.
Notes
This is a Non-Ongoing placement for 12 months with possibility of extension or Ongoing
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.
