Job Summary
- $99,431 - $110,064 with a total remuneration package up to $122,556.74 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 28th Jun 2022
- Sydney > CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney
The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
The Australian Museum (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 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The new AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The new 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.
The purpose of the Consultation & CCEP Coordinator position is to collaborate with the Cultural Collection Enhancement Manager to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Cultural Collections Enhancement Project (CCEP) digitisation teams, working with the team to create high quality records of the Museums’ First Nations Collections. Delivering electronic access to the collections and supporting long term preservation of the First Nations collections digitally with a focus on community consultation to enrich the outcomes of the collection enhancement process. This is the lead role for community consultation and First Nations voice on the project’s core team.
We are seeking a Consultation & CCEP Coordinator, ideally a Museum professional to make decisions about the day-to-day operations of the Cultural Collections Enhancement Project. This includes staff supervision, liaising and consultation with communities, and prioritisation activities for the First Nations Cultural Collections project team.
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.
As part of the online application process you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.
Please click here for a Role Description
Enquiries: Laura McBride, Director First Nations [email protected] using the subject line: Consultation & Cultural Collections Enhancement Project Coordinator - Identified enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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.