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Whilst on-site attendance is required, work from home arrangements can be negotiated with operational requirements of the role.
Opportunity Type
Full-Time
Opportunity Status
Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
Opportunity Employment Type
Specified Term
Opportunity Employment Type Details
This is a 12 month placement with the possibility of extension or ongoing
Date Closed
22/06/2025
Job Category
Arts, Culture
Learn how a merit list or pool may be used
Learn how a merit list or pool may be used
Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy, may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle
Museum of Australian Democracy - Old Parliament House
Senior Curator
Parkes ACT
The Position
Curatorial, Research and Collections Development is a busy team working at the heart of the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD). The team curates engaging content for MoAD projects and works with other teams to acquire significant objects for the Museum's collection.
The Senior Curator oversees research and curatorial activities, directs curatorial and collections strategies and content development, and reviews and approves content prepared by others to ensure it is accurate, balanced, and reflects MoAD's values.
The role works closely with other Senior Curators to manage the team, budgets, work programs and content development to ensure the timely delivery of quality projects.
The key duties of the position include:
* Manage and support the development of a small team of specialist staff.
* Lead and co-ordinate the collection acquisitions program (curatorial). Oversee the curatorial review of all proposed acquisitions, the collections inbox, Chair the Pre-Acquisition Committee Group and provide expert advice as a member of MoAD's Acquisitions Committee\
* Provide research, writing and other contributions to onsite, online and outreach programs, working closely with all sections of the museum to provide content to support the museum's strategic goals, with a particular focus on highlighting the Museum's collection.
* Promote the museum in a range of formats and forums including through research and writing, talks and tours, and to the media.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Work collaboratively with the other senior staff to coordinate activities, share resources and deliver outcomes for the Museum.
To be eligible for this position at MoAD, applicants must:
* be an Australian Citizen
* have a security clearance or be willing to undertake the process to obtain a baseline clearance (after commencement)
* be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service, if you are deemed to be the successful candidate.
Notes
This is a Non-Ongoing placement for 12 months with possibility of extension or Ongoing
Suitable candidates may be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and the pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a merit pool may be offered as a specified term.
Applicants may have their application and assessment results shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies looking to fill similar roles.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the agency.
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