Repatriation Researcher

**Repatriation Researcher**

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

**About the Role**

The Australian Museum has committed to being a cultural leader and advocate for First Nations history and People. As part of this commitment, we are recruiting the Repatriation Researcher, which is a crucial role that sits within the First Nations Repatriation team. This role is offered on an ongoing full time basis.

The Repatriation Researcher will support the Repatriation Program Manager in facilitating the repatriation of restricted collections to their community of origin. This role will undertake research to help ascertain relevant information and provenance for objects and Ancestral Remains in the Museum’s restricted collections. This role will also provide administration support for the Repatriation Program through quality assurance, compliance and audit of records in the collection management system, repatriation database and related files. This role works across several Museum sites to support the work of the Repatriation Program and may require interstate travel to further advance the First Nations operations.
- Role Description

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

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience in, or knowledge of, Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property frameworks, policy, and licensing.
- Professional experience working in Museums including knowledge of best practice models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business in Museums and/or archives and use of collection management databases such as KE EMu (preferred).
- Ability to use spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data relevant to business tasks.
- Experience working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pasifika peoples and communities.
- Willingness, and ability, to work at different Museum locations based across the Sydney region. Some interstate travel may be required to further advance the First Nations operations.

**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.

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**Benefits**

Besides working together with other like-minded people passionate about the Earth and all its wonders, you will have access to:

- Dedicated Wellbeing programs
- Career development and opportunities across the NSW Public Service.

**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. Please list your skills and experience related to the role. (400 words maximum)

2. Please give an example when you worked with records and data that pertains to Ancestral Remains and secret sacred objects, or collections with cultural sensitivity? (400 words maximum)

**Inclusive and welcoming**

The Australian Museum is a NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.