Assistant Research Curator

Assistant Research Curator

Bring history to life as our Assistant Research Curator. Use your well-developed research skills to create engaging, insightful content that deepens public understanding of our valuable collections and supports a range of curatorial projects and strategic initiatives.

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW.
• Assistant Curator Grade 2. Remuneration package includes salary ($89,934 - $99,938), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full-time temporary employment for a period up to 18 months.
• Therole will work across Sydney.
  

What we do
Museums ofHistory NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections andheritage sites, the nation's oldest archive collection, vital recordkeepingservices and expert staff.

We bringhistory to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Throughthe State Archives Collection, we manage NSW's official documentary heritage,supporting government transparency and the public's right to accessinformation.

These tworoles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. Bypreserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, wecreate opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand theirown place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people tocome together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believethat history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums ofHistory NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums ofHistory NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of CreativeIndustries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you'll do with us:
This role provides curatorial research services that contribute to the interpretation, documentation, promotion and development of collections to create informative, compelling and engaging research-based curatorial content that meets the objectives of Museums of History NSW's strategic and business goals.

For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact Dr Aaron M. de Souza, Manager, Research, via email (aaron.de.souza@mhnsw.au) or phone (02 8239 2396).

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What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:

• Aone to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiencesmeet the essential requirements for this role.
• Acurrent resume listing two referees, and
• Respondto the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Yourresponses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during yourapplication and not included in the covering letter.

What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:

1. Tell us about a collection-based research project that you've worked on that resulted in a public-facing outcome. Describe the data and methodology you used, and how you translated the research into an engaging outcome for your audience.
2. Describe a situation in which you initiated or were part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project. Outline the project, the different disciplines involved, and how you contributed to the collaborative outcomes.

Essential requirements of the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in history/museums studies/heritage interpretation or related field and experience working in a cultural, museums or heritage environment.
• Experience in researching, writing, developing and evaluating innovative and engaging research-based interpretation projects in a cultural, museum or heritage environment.
• Familiarity with current research methodologies and approaches, and evidence of their application to public-facing outcomes.
• Experience working with a wide range of software applications used to maintain and update information eg, Microsoft Suite, records databases and collections management systems.
• Willingness to work across MHNSW sites and ability to travel to multiple locations.
  

Also note:

• Foradditional resources to help prepare your application and understanding ofthe process please refer to Applying for a job.
• Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact MHNSWrecruitment@mhnsw.au.
• For technical support with your application please contact MHNSWrecruitment@mhnsw.au.
• Tobe eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be anAustralian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles,you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australiaas required by the role.
• Allsuccessful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record checkwith NSW Police.
• Atalent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and isvalid for a period of up to 18 months.
  

Submit your application before the closing date:10am Wednesday 27 August 2025.

Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its manystories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplacethat reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities weserve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives andbackgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that deliversbetter, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, toour history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people,communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we arecommitted to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honestreflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things todifferent people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements whereand when possible.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to havea yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact HaydenWalsh our Senior Advisor First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 82392281 or viahayden.walsh@mhnsw.au.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, makeadjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplaceadjustments and support networks.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forwardto receiving your application.