Organisation : Australian Museum
Location : Sydney (Darlinghurst)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Other
Sector : Arts & Culture
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : You will be paid a competitive annual salary $84,659 - $92,701, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
Application closing date : 20 Nov, 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.
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About the role
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. This is a temporary, on-site role (10 months with possibility for extension) in our First Nations Division, working across multiple AM sites.
The Cultural Collections Officer, First Nations is an identified position responsible for the care and maintaining of the Australian Museum’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) Cultural Collection located across several AM sites.
Working under the direction of the Senior Collection Officer, First Nations, in a team led by the Head of Collections & Engagement (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), you will support the appropriate custodial care of, and engagement with, the Collection. This includes assisting with community access facilitation and collaboration on projects, to ensure the information shared is culturally appropriate, community-led, and enriches the care and understanding of the First Nations Cultural Collection.
This role facilitates visits from First Nations community members and approved external stakeholders seeking to access the First Nations Cultural Collection, and also facilitates appropriate access for contractors and, if applicable, interns/volunteers to the Collection.
How to apply
Please quote in application: Cultural Collections Officer, First Nations (ID) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture
