Annual salary $110,266 – $122,058 plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.
Employment status
Full-time ongoing
Location
Sydney Region / Sydney City
Contact name
Gordon Lam
Contact email
Gordon.Lam@australian.museum
Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Projects
As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering key capital works and infrastructure projects at the Australian Museum over the next 10 months. The key project deliverables include:
- Visitor and Staff Care Spaces: Purpose-built spaces to perform first aid and support services.
- Space Optimisation: Lead strategic planning and execution of space utilisation programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Accessibility Upgrades: Manage construction projects focused on improving accessibility, including accessible toilets and drop-off zones.
About You
The AM seeks a candidate with strong project management experience, including planning, delivery, and contract management within cultural or heritage buildings. You should have sound knowledge of building fabric, structure, and engineering services, with a proven track record of managing complex projects in sensitive environments, balancing operational needs with conservation priorities. Skills in managing budgets, procurement, and invoice processing are essential; experience with myWorkZone is advantageous.
Employment Details
- Fixed term
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Duration: 10 months, with the possibility of extension
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the following criteria:
- Experience in project planning, delivery, and contract management within cultural or heritage building environments.
- Deep knowledge of building fabric, structure, and engineering services, especially in public and heritage-listed facilities.
- Ability to manage projects in sensitive environments, balancing operational needs with conservation and curatorial priorities.
- Experience with financial administration, procurement, invoice processing, and tracking project budgets and forecasts. Familiarity with JSAP or myWorkZone is advantageous.
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
- Current Australian Driver's license.
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is 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 are committed to transforming conversations around climate change, the environment, and wildlife conservation; advocating for First Nations' culture; and developing world-leading science, collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Our staff survey results show that employees feel valued, accepted, and supported, and perceive the AM as an inclusive workplace with high job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges their custodianship of the land, sky, and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
Explore our current exhibitions and events here.
In addition to working with like-minded colleagues, staff have access to professional development and wellbeing programs.
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