Project Coordinator, Content and Storytelling

Full-time, Non-Ongoing, APS5 position
$88,834 – $96,829 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Australia’s leading museum located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

About the Australian National Maritime Museum

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, Australian National Maritime Museum shares Australia’s rich maritime story with audiences across the nation and around the world through immersive onsite experiences, digital engagement, research, presentations, and travelling exhibitions. Welcoming more than 2.5 million visitors each year, the Museum connects people with the oceans and waterways that have shaped Australia’s identity from deep time to the present and into the future supported by a passionate community of staff, volunteers, members, and educators dedicated to inspiring curiosity, connection, and discovery. Learn more at sea.museum.

About the Role

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Coordinator, Content and Storytelling to join the Creative team in a full-time, non-ongoing role for a period of 18 months.

As the Project Coordinator, Content and Storytelling, you will play a key role in bringing innovative creative, digital, research, and exhibition projects to life, helping deliver engaging experiences that connect audiences with the Museum in meaningful ways. Working closely with the Program Delivery Lead, you will coordinate projects from concept to delivery, applying strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a proactive and creative thinker who enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to impactful storytelling and audience experiences that inspire connection, curiosity, and discovery.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:

1. Demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting the delivery of projects or events within defined timeframes and budgets including monitoring progress and supporting project governance and reporting processes.
2. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, track workflows and project activities, identify risks or issues and deliver agreed outcomes.
3. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare project documentation.
4. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and contribute to team outcomes.
5. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, inclusion, and organisational values.

What You’ll Bring

– Mandatory experience with project management tools and practices.
– Knowledge of governance and compliance processes in a cultural or public institution.
– Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

How to Apply

Applying via our online e-recruitment system and provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.

Applications Close: 11:30pm AEST, Wednesday 3 June 2026. No applications will be accepted by mail or email.