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Indigenous Liaison Officer

Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Acton | ACT

$59,825 - $63,438

National Museum of Australia

Job Type: Non-ongoing (Temporary), Full-time

Classification: APS Level 5

Job Description

Duties

The Museum

The National Museum of Australia opened in early 2001 as the Commonwealth flagship for the Centenary of Federation celebrations and has broken new ground by combining the best contemporary exhibition techniques with new media technologies.

It has become a landmark among Australian museums in the quality and high standard of its exhibitions, public programs and the integrated use of technologies.

The Museum has won many awards for its architecture, building and services.

Responsibilities of the Section

The Content Development section is responsible for curatorial work associated with the Museum’s collections, research, exhibitions and public programs. It has three theme-based areas – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; Australian Society and Culture, and People and the Environment.

The Indigenous Liaison Officer will responsible for:

• Providing support and advice to staff seeking assistance in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• Providing support and advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking assistance in engaging with staff.

• Providing advice and support to other Museum staff and business units regarding Indigenous issues.

• Liaising with Indigenous communities and individuals over the activities of the Museum

• Representing the Museum in all areas

• Providing secretariat support for museum committees

• Assisting with cultural awareness training

• Provide advice to, and support for, Indigenous staff

Notes

Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for a specified term

Non-ongoing for 15 months with the possibility of extension

Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian people and/or involve interaction with Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

Closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2009

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To Apply

Selection Documentation: Recruitment Officer, (??) ???? ????, ???@???.???;

Position Contact: Recruitment Officer, (??) ???? ????

Apply: http://mycareer.com.au or ???@???.??? The Recruitment Officer National Museum of Australia GPO Box 1901 Canberra ACT

AUSTRALIA 2601