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Role purpose

The Museum is seeking a motivated professional with relevant experience to join the Curatorial team. The Museum aims to inspire, challenge, and empower people to find their voice and place in the world. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Museum’s goal of being a leading national forum for discussions about Australian history, and a world leader in audience engagement.

The Curatorial team researches and explores innovative ideas related to Australian history and collections. Curators work across a range of subjects/disciplines, platforms and outputs (exhibitions, digital, online, publications, presentations, seminars and events) to develop content and engage with audiences on topics that align with the Museum’s strategic priorities.

Working under general direction,



this role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to contribute their research knowledge and develop their curatorial experience with a range of different exhibitions, activities, collections and programs.

Key accountabilities

In accordance with APS work level standards, the core responsibilities for the role include:
- Under general direction, deliver curatorial projects including object-based research and interpretation, exhibitions, displays, digital projects, online content, and acquisitions, ensuring outcomes are research-informed and audience-focused.
- Apply conceptual and analytical thinking to develop curatorial ideas, narratives, and interpretive approaches for diverse audiences that enhance public understanding of Australian history and culture.
- Undertake and deliver quality research and interpretation, producing written and digital content for exhibitions, acquisitions and collections, publications, and public engagement.
- Contribute to the development, documentation, and care of the collection in accordance with institutional policies, stan

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