Organisation : Australian Museum
Location : Sydney (Darlinghurst)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Management
Sector : Arts & Culture, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : You will be paid a competitive annual salary $149,739 - $173,174, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
Application closing date : 21 Dec, 2025
About the organisation
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 Australian Museum acknowledges that we operate on the lands, waters and skies of many First Nations Peoples. As Australia’s first museum, we share the responsibility of advocating for Country and honouring First Nations Peoples and knowledges.
About the role
About the Role
The Head of Collections & Engagement (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) is responsible for developing and implementing First Nations community engagement and policy; operational oversight; and stakeholder management to ensure best practice operations, care, and interpretation of tangible and intangible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage material held by the AM.
The role has oversight for the First Nations Collections (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural collections and Aboriginal archaeology collection), with day-to-day collections management led by the Senior Collection Officer, First Nations under the Head’s authority and direction.
The Head of Collections & Engagement (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander), First Nations would support the Director, First Nations in establishing and running the AM’s First Nations engagement work across AM sites, including through the proposed Cultural Collections & Research Centre. This new Centre would provide a dedicated hub for the Australian Museum’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage work. The role-holder will support the Director, First Nations in building strategic partnerships and fundraising efforts, and leading projects for the First Nations Division.
How to apply
Please quote in application: Head of Collections & Engagement, First Nations (Identified) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture, #Indigenous
