CareerPlan

Archaeology Collection Officer, First Nations

Darlinghurst, New South WalesFull-time$87k–$95k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11

Core

Manage, document, preserve, and care for the Australian Museum's First Nations Archaeology Collections across multiple sites while supporting community access and consultation.

Role type

Collection Officer (Archaeology, First Nations focus)

Builds

Managed archaeological collections and facilitated community access

Domain

Museum collections / Archaeology / First Nations cultural heritage

Required skills

Collection management, object handling and storage, cultural heritage protocols, community consultation, database management (KE EMu), provenance research

Preferred skills

Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural practices, ICIP integration

Technologies

KE EMu

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate collection records, facilitate appropriate access for First Nations communities, handle and store cultural objects, support community consultation projects

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC