Engagement Officer, First Nations (Identified)

IndigenousX; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

The Australian Museum in Sydney is seeking an Engagement Officer for the First Nations Community Access to Archives (FNCAA) Project. This part-time, fixed-term role supports the delivery of a three-year initiative to improve access to culturally significant archival materials and strengthen community connections to the Museum's collections.

You will work with First Nations communities to support language and cultural revitalisation, participate in outreach, and help achieve project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the FNCAA project and its milestones.
• Engage with First Nations communities to improving access to archival materials and strengthen connections to the Museum's collections.

Job description

Job Closing date: 20 September 2026

Join us at the Australian Museum and help us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.

• Salary Classification: You will be paid a competitive pro-rated total remuneration package of $93,465 - $103,126, including a pro-rated annual salary of $82,348 - $90,863, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

First Nations Community Access to Archives (FNCAA) Project

The Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest for the Engagement Officer, First Nations role, established to support the delivery of the First Nations Community Access to Archives (FNCAA) Project. This project-funded opportunity forms part of a new three-year initiative that will improve First Nations communities' access to culturally significant archival materials, supporting language and cultural revitalisation while strengthening community connections to the Museum's collections.

• Employment Status: Part-Time, Fixed Term (up 30 June 2029)
• Salary Classification: You will be paid a competitive pro-rated total remuneration package of $93,465 - $103,126, including a pro-rated annual salary of $82,348 - $90,863, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

You can find out more about the role by viewing the full job advertisement and role description on the Australia Museum's career website.