[ANU Pacific.Institute] Job managing Pacific collections at Australian Museum Sydney

[Christopher Ballard]

Manager, Pacific Collections (Australian Museum, Sydney)
Position: Manager, Pacific Collections
Closing Date: 20 March 2016
Organisation: Australian Museum
Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 ($100,330 - $110,560) with a total remuneration package up to $122,556 per annum
Employment Status: Ongoing full time
Location: Sydney CBD
Contact Name: Steven Alderton
Contact Number: 02 9320 6215
Contact Email/Web: Steven.Alderton at austmus.gov.au<mailto:Steven.Alderton at austmus.gov.au>
Position Description
About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Justice and was founded in 1827 and is the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 18 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM's purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone. For more information, visit the website<http://austmus.gov.au/>.
About the role
Lead and oversee the development, maintenance and preservation of the Australian Museum's Pacific Collection, engaging with communities across Australia and the Pacific, and developing strategies to build on culturally significant historical and contemporary collections to ensure objects are relevant and accurately represent communities in line with the Museum's strategic plan.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:

  1.  Experience working in Museums or Universities
  2.  Sound working knowledge of Pacific culture, with at least one specialisation in a specific area
  3.  Broad knowledge and understanding of the Pacific Collection and how it contributes to culture, and the ability to contribute to debates on key Pacific issues
  4.  Links to the Pacific Community
  5.  Appropriate tertiary qualifications or relevant, equivalent professional experience
How to apply:
See the full advertisement on Jobs NSW http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/viewjob/23022 (Job Reference: 00004AGZ) for more information including the role description, essential requirements and instructions on your submission before applying online.

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