Do you have a passion for preserving Queensland’s cultural heritage? Come and join our team of leading experts who develop the State Collection; support communities caring for Queensland’s distributed heritage; deliver must-see exhibitions and popular publications; and contribute to the knowledge economy through ground-breaking research.The Queensland Museum Network (QMN) holds more than 200,000 cultural and historical artefacts that chronicle the evolution of power, beliefs, values, culture, industrial and technological innovation of Queensland, and its place in the world.
The Senior Curator, Queensland Stories will lead a small curatorial team to develop the QMN collection in areas of relevance and priority. Bringing to the role an understanding of contemporary curatorial practice and experience in collection and community-based research, you will respond to a range of public and professional enquiries in your field of expertise and contribute to strategic and operational priorities.
The ideal candidate will be a highly professional, results-driven professional with a demonstrated track record of research outputs, international collaborations, external grant funding, and collection-based research. Your highly developed interpersonal skills will help you to thrive in a dynamic cultural work environment.
To secure this opportunity you willhave tertiary, preferably postgraduate, qualification/s in Australian Social History, or another relevant field (e.g., Australian Studies, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Anthropology or Archaeology) from a recognised tertiary institution.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging, and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
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