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You will lead a small team to manage collections within the Indigenous Cultures stream of the Cultures and Histories Program. You will initiate, coordinate, and implement new research, innovative exhibitions and public programs for the Cultures & Histories program in accordance with the strategic and operational priorities of the Queensland Museum Network. This role involves leading the care and curation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections, Pacific collections and Indigenous collections from other areas of the world. Collection strengths include cultural material from Queensland, the Northern Territory, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Australian South Sea Islander and Pacific Collections (particularly Western Pacific).

Mandatory qualifications/experience:

It is a general occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).  

The CEO has approved that only those identifying as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander will be considered for this post (the former as evidenced through the completion of relevant documentation outlined in ‘How to Apply’ section).

Possession of a tertiary (preferably postgraduate) qualification in a field relevant to the position (e.g Anthropology, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies) or equivalent

The post will include ongoing community engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community stakeholders and includes working with Repatriation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement programs.

The museum is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with demonstrated research, project management, communication and leadership skills.

Key responsibilities

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