First Nations Curator

First Nations Curator- Applicants must apply through https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/first-nations-curator-381161

Salary Classification: Clerk Grade 7/8 ($101,946 – $112,849) with a total remuneration package up to $126,221 per annum

Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

The AM, operating within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 22 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.

The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.

The AM vision is: 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.

For more information, visit the website.

The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

About the role

The First Nations Curator is a key cultural and creative role within the Australian Museum, offering a significant opportunity to work in a curatorial and content production capacity with one of Australia’s leading cultural institutions. This role involves developing exhibitions, programs, written and digital content of local, state, and international relevance, with the objective to help maximise the Museum’s vision to be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture, and continue its important work in developing engaging, excellent quality, and intellectually rigorous narratives and content.

About you

We are seeking a committed and passionate person who will lead the curation of First Nations content for exhibitions, programs, website, and publications. The successful candidate will be familiar with co-design and ICIP protocols when developing content with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities and have the skills and capabilities to meet the key accountabilities and knowledge and experience detailed in the role description.

Essential Requirements:

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as an Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a natural science, cultural heritage, museum and heritage studies or other relevant field.
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Knowledge & Experience

Strong connections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (local – including within the Sydney Basin – regional, and remote) incorporating applied knowledge of community-centred consultative practice and cultural protocols.
Experience in, or knowledge of, Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property frameworks, policy, and licensing.
Experience in contributing to curatorial projects, preferably in a museum environment, delivered on time and within budget, including research, selection, and preparation of material culture leading to public outcomes (namely exhibitions, displays, and online content).
Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description
The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.

More information about applying for a role in the public sector can be found on the I work for NSW page.

Applicants must submit:

A one to two page cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

Please give an example of a relevant project that involved interpreting First Nations cultural objects and knowledge. What processes did you undertake to ensure you met cultural protocols? (400 words maximum)
Please provide an example of where you have directly engaged stakeholders including First Nations practitioners and communities to contribute to appropriate curatorial content. Please describe the engagements and negotiations. (400 words maximum)
Please click here for a Role Description

Enquiries: Katelyn Matthews, Administration & Research, First Nations Division via email: katelyn.matthews@australian.museum

It is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption.

The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.