Wansolmoana Connect Officer, First Nations

5 months ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Australian Museum Full time

**Wansolmoana Connect Officer, First Nations (ID)**

**Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change**

**About the project**

Funded under a 2-year grant program through the Australian Museum Foundation, the Wansolmoana Connect program supports the vision of the Pasifika Collections & Engagement team within the First Nations Division at the AM that young Pasifika peoples are connected, empowered, and inspiring members of their communities.

The Wansolmoana Connect program offers a range of meaningful participation opportunities for Pasifika community members and youth. Program participants will have the opportunity to engage with, and expand their understanding of Pasifika peoples, science, history, and knowledge.

**About the Role**

The Wansolmoana Connect Officer, First Nations provides creative support, coordination, and engagement opportunities for Pasifika communities, youth (including students) in diaspora in NSW to connect with the AM’s Pasifika Collections and the new Pasifika Gallery, titled Wansolmoana. This role is involved in delivering the Wansolmoana Connect program and related initiatives for the Pasifika communities in NSW. The role is part time 3 days per week, temporary for 1 year, with the opportunity of extension.

In consultation with the Manager, Pasifika Collections & Engagement and Director, First Nations, the Wansolmoana Connect Officer will work collaboratively alongside other Pasifika staff at the AM to learn, collaborate, develop and share information, participate in hosting AM visits, and contribute to broader planning work around broader AM First Nations strategic initiatives and programs.
- Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary of $93,295 - $102,942 plus the employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in community liaison, cultural heritage, youth work, social work or similar field, particularly with Pasifika communities and youth. Preferably in delivering programs to Pasifika communities (preferably with a focus on youth) in social, recreational, school, and community settings and an understanding of positive group facilitation and training practices. Including the ability to deliver in partnership or collaboration with other organisations and individuals.
- Demonstrated understanding of Pasifika community development and youth participation principles.
- Well established relationships with the Pasifika diaspora community in NSW, and the ability to maintain of effective relationships with Elders, community, stakeholders, and industry.
- Demonstrated administrative, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Holds a current full NSW Driver’s Licence. The role holder must be prepared to travel between the AM’s various sites which holds its collections, and to external stakeholders as needed to support the work of the Pasifika Collections & Engagement team.

**Essential requirements**
- Pacific Islander descent - Pacific Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (i.e. cultural heritage, youth work, community development, social work, etc.) and/or extensive work experience in the Pasifika community and youth sectors.
- Availability to work on weekends, public holidays and evenings when required.
- A valid NSW Working with Children clearance

**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.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

Check out our current exhibitions and events here.

**Benefits**

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

**How to apply**

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s key knowledge and experience

2. Resume

1. What current or past work experi

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