Curator: Research, Exhibitions & Audience Engagement

National Museum of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Museum of Australia in Canberra is seeking a motivated Curator to join the Curatorial team. The role focuses on delivering research-informed, audience-centered content across exhibitions, digital outputs, and publications.

You will work under general direction to develop curatorial narratives, manage projects, and contribute to acquisitions and public engagement while upholding APS values and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in exhibitions, collections, and audience-centred museum practice.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities for curatorial narratives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curatorial projects including research, exhibitions, and digital content.
• Develop narratives and interpretive approaches for diverse audiences.

Skills

Curatorial expertise

Research & analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

First Nations ICIP

Integrity & ethics

Digital content

Education

Museum studies or related discipline

History-related qualification

Job description

The National Museum of Australia in Canberra is seeking a motivated Curator to join the Curatorial team. The role focuses on delivering research-informed, audience-centered content across exhibitions, digital outputs, and publications.

You will work under general direction to develop curatorial narratives, manage projects, and contribute to acquisitions and public engagement while upholding APS values and ethical standards.