Head of Collections

3 days ago


Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Australian Museum Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

About the Role

The Head of Collections & Engagement (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) is responsible for developing and implementing First Nations community engagement and policy; operational oversight; and stakeholder management to ensure best practice operations, care, and interpretation of tangible and intangible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage material held by the AM.

The role has oversight for the First Nations Collections (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural collections and Aboriginal archaeology collection), with day-to-day collections management led by the Senior Collection Officer, First Nations under the Head's authority and direction.

The Head of Collections & Engagement (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander), First Nations would support the Director, First Nations in establishing and running the AM's First Nations engagement work across AM sites, including through the proposed Cultural Collections & Research Centre. This new Centre would provide a dedicated hub for the Australian Museum's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage work. The role-holder will support the Director, First Nations in building strategic partnerships and fundraising efforts, and leading projects for the First Nations Division.

PBA3

Please quote in application: Head of Collections & Engagement, First Nations (Identified) via Pro Bono Australia.

Profession: #Management

Sector: #Arts_and_Culture, #Indigenous



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