Assistant Research Curator – MHNSW

Council of Australasian Museum Directors; Australia; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Museums of History NSW is seeking an Assistant Research Curator to explore and research our collections, uncover new stories, and identify opportunities for exhibitions and public programs that inspire curiosity and connect people with history and archives.

The role involves curatorial research services to support interpretation, documentation and development of engaging content that meets the organisation's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Curatorial research
• Documentation and interpretation

Responsibilities

• Contribute curatorial research across the Museums of History NSW collections, places and archives.
• Identify opportunities for exhibitions and public programs that engage audiences.
• Support the development of research-based curatorial content aligned to strategic goals.

Job description

Help uncover and share the stories that shape NSW. As an Assistant Research Curator, you’ll explore and research our collections and places, uncover and share new stories, and identify opportunities for exhibitions and public programs that inspire curiosity and connect people with the history, collections and archives of Museums of History NSW.

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW.
• Assistant Curator Grade 2. Remuneration package includes salary ($92,632 – $102,936), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Temporary full-time employment for a period up to 2 years.
• The role will work across Sydney.

This role provides curatorial research services that contribute to the interpretation, documentation, promotion and development of collections to create informative, compelling and engaging research-based curatorial content that meets the objectives of Museums of History NSW’s strategic and business goals.

For more information on the role, please contact Dr Aaron M. de Souza, Manager, Research [e-mail]