Organisation : Australian Museum
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Arts & Culture
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Annual salary of $106,025- $117,363, plus the employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.
Application closing date : 3 Dec, 2023
About the organisation
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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About the role
A core pillar for the AM is to ‘Be a Leader and Advocate for First Nations History’ and to enhance our workforce in the First Nations collection area. An additional position has been recently created to support our First Nations’ deliverables.
The Senior Collection Officer, First Nations is responsible for contributing to high standard museum operational standards and requirements for the AM’s First Nations Collections in accordance with First Nations-led museum practices, including but not limited to the implementation of Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual (ICIP) principles and cultural protocols. This is a people manager role. The role is full time, temporary for 1 year, with the opportunity of extension.
The Senior Collection Officer, First Nations assists their manager by coordinating the daily operations for the First Nations Collections at the Australian Museum (The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural collection and Aboriginal archaeological collection) which are located across several AM sites. The role manages the engagement, research, tracking, logistics, storage and housing, movements, and handling aspects of the AM’s First Nations Collections.
Please note candidates will be informed of the result in mid-January 2024, and the employment will begin in February 2024.
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You will be paid a competitive annual salary of $106,025- $117,363, plus the employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Collection Officer, First Nations via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture
