Curator First Nations (Identified)

Purpose:

The Curator First Nations (Identified) is a key role in Randwick City Council’s primary cultural institution, as it continues on an exciting journey towards becoming part of a First Nations Cultural Precinct. Working closely with the Head La Perouse Museum and the Museum Officer and liaising with external stakeholders including the La Perouse Aboriginal community, the position provides cultural knowledge and understanding to inform and deliver core museum services including exhibition development, collections care, research, education programs, visitor experience and guided tours.

About the role:

• The role oversees the care and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander objects, artefacts, and artworks for the purposes of exhibition and conservation – making improvements within the Museum to better reflect the Aboriginal cultural significance of La Perouse and champions the implementation of First Nations cultural protocols.
• The Curator First Nations develops engaging programs that focus on Aboriginal culture, across the Museum and Headland to amplify the cultural significance of La Perouse and raise awareness of Aboriginal culture and history.
• The Curator First Nations will assist the Museum team to deliver programs including exhibition content, research, collections and programming.