First Nations Curator (Identified)

Are you passionate about amplifying First Nations voices and stories through powerful cultural experiences? We’re looking for a dynamic professional to join our team as First Nations Curator. In this role you’ll collaborate closely with First Nations communities, artists, researchers and staff to shape meaningful narratives through a range of curatorial projects and programs that interpret Museums of History NSW’s collections, sites and stories from First Nations perspectives. Join us and take this opportunity to make an impact at the intersection of culture, history, and storytelling.

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW
• Curator Grade 1. Remuneration package includes salary ($98,936 - $118,296), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Temporary full-time employment up to 10 April 2026.
• The role will work across Sydney.

What we do

MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.

What you’ll do with us
This role will consult and collaborate with First Nations communities, staff, artists and researchers to engage with and facilitate interpretation of MHNSW’s collections, sites and stories from First Nations perspectives.

For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact Kim Tao, A/Head of Curatorial & Research via 02 8239 2381 or [email protected].

Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.

What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:

• A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role, and
• A current resume with two referees

What the essential requirements of the role are

• Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and accepted in the community. Museums of History NSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Tertiary qualifications related to history and/or communications and/or education or similar fields, and experience working in a cultural and/or community and/or educational organisation.
• Experience in facilitating community engagement with First Nations people and developing responsive and inclusive cultural projects, programs and initiatives in partnership with communities.
• Willingness to work across MHNSW sites and ability to travel to multiple locations.

Also note:

• This role is an Identified for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
• For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.
• To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months

Submit your application before the closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 18 May 2025

Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Hayden Walsh our Senior Advisor First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2281 or via [email protected].

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact Liz Akerboom on 02 8239 2355 or via [email protected].

For more information, please visit:
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.