The Role

The redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial’s galleries and precinct is the most significant redevelopment in the organisation’s 77 year history.  The $500m multi-year project will deliver a substantial expansion of existing gallery spaces, a new southern extension, atrium (glazed link), and an enhanced Anzac Hall. 

Working closely with the Concept Developers, the Assistant Curator contributes to the interpretation of the Australian experience of modern conflicts and military history through exhibition development. Under general direction this position will undertake research, analysis and development of the National Collection, develop briefing documentation for object displays, multimedia and key visitor experiences in support of exhibition and audience outcomes.  Working closely with internal and external stakeholders including design consultants and donors, you will be required to actively participate in workshops and community engagement activities to provide expertise and recommendations for the development and future management of the Gallery. 

You will also be required to work across multiple Memorial systems including collection management (MuseumsPlus, Piction and MediaBin) and document management (SharePoint and Trim) systems on a daily basis. 

 This position entails working with potentially distressing and culturally sensitive material. 

Core Responsibilities

Under general direction undertake a range of tasks related to the Gallery Redevelopment including:

• Contribute to the development of the Galleries by identifying and assessing potential collection material for display.
• Produce high quality written work including catalogue records, exhibition text, correspondence, minutes and reports and contribute to research assignments and publications.
• Undertake data enhancement for collection material, documenting items on the Memorial’s collection management systems (MICA and MediaBin).
• Arrange for conservation and photography of items where necessary.
• Undertake administrative and project tasks in a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Liaise with other areas within the Memorial, in particular curatorial areas and Collection Services, in the planning and production of the exhibitions.
• Respond to copyright and licencing requirements in relation to content sourced or produced for display.
• Participate in team planning and training processes.
• Undertake manual handling activities as required, including handling of collection material as part of the assessment process. 

Non-Ongoing

This vacancy will be filled for a period of up to 18 months with a possibility of extension. 

To Apply 

• Applications will NOT be accepted via the Apply for this Job button below
• Applications must be complete and submitted as indicted on the Memorial Website
• Applications Close at 11:30pm on Monday, 30 October 2023 

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.