Divisional & Project Coordinator
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About First Nations Division
The Australian Museum's First Nations Division leads the development and implementation of culturally informed policies, protocols, and practices to ensure respectful stewardship of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pasifika, and World Cultures collections, support community access and repatriation, and foster partnerships based on self-determination and ICIP (Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property) principles.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to be part of work that matters. As the Divisional & Project Coordinator within the Australian Museum's First Nations Division, you will help bring to life projects that celebrate, strengthen and share First Nations cultures, knowledge and stories. From supporting major exhibitions and reconciliation initiatives to coordinating community engagement activities and strategic projects, your work will contribute to meaningful outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities. Working alongside passionate colleagues and community partners, you will play an important role in helping the Australian Museum be a strong advocate for First Nations culture and self-determination, while creating positive and lasting impact for future generations.
Employment Status:
- Clerk Grade 5/6
- Fixed-term up to 6 months
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
You will be paid a competitive total remuneration package of $116,832 - $128,912, including an annual salary of $102,936 - $113,579, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
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- Role Description
- AM Candidate Pack
About you
You are someone who takes pride in helping meaningful work happen. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you enjoy coordinating people, projects and activities to achieve shared goals. You build trusted relationships, communicate with respect and bring a genuine appreciation for working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pasifika and other cultural communities. If you are motivated by purpose, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to contribute to initiatives that create lasting cultural and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.
To be eligible for this role at the Australian Museum, you must hold full working rights in Australia and meet all essential requirements listed in the position description.
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pasifika, and/or other cultural groups and communities.
- Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills, strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite products and other administrative-related software programs.
- Experience with HPE Content Manager, Monday.com, SharePoint, and myWorkZone is highly desirable.
- Customer-focused and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in developing and delivering projects for a range of stakeholder groups is desirable.
- Experience with meeting coordination, agenda preparation, presentation creation, and minute-taking.
- Experience with budget and forecasting assistance is advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Appropriate approved tertiary qualifications in museums and cultural heritage or other relevant subject matter or relevant equivalent professional experience. Including demonstrated ability to work on museum projects.
- NSW Driver’s licence and willingness to work across Australian Museum locations.
- Flexible hours as needed, including availability to attend after-hours events as required.
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.
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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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development opportunities and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit
- A one to two page covering letter which address the role descriptions essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
- Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted questions:
- Tell us about a time when you coordinated a request, project or activity involving multiple stakeholders with different needs or expectations. What steps did you take to build positive relationships, manage communication and achieve the required outcome? (300 words maximum)
- Describe a time when you supported a senior manager or project lead to deliver a piece of work within a tight timeframe. How did you organise priorities, manage information and ensure work was completed accurately and on time? (300 words maximum)
The successful candidate applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Contact person: Director, First Nations – Laura McBride [email protected]
Inclusive and Welcoming
The Australian Museum is committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, including physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, neurological, psychosocial, and chronic health conditions, whether visible or hidden; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people of all ages; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or include your requirements in your application. This may include alternative formats, communication support, flexible interviews, accessible locations, or extra assessment time. Any information you share will be kept confidential.
