Location: Campbell ACT
Affirmative Measures - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
This vacancy is open only to candidates who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
This role is based in Canberra, ACT. Relocation support can be considered.
About the Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial’s (AWM) galleries and precinct is the most significant redevelopment in the organisation’s 83-year history. The multi-year multimillion dollar project will deliver a substantial expansion of existing gallery spaces. The new southern extension, Anzac atrium, and an enhanced Anzac Hall are now delivered, with projects now underway in the main heritage building.
We are seeking talented professionals to support the delivery of a significant new gallery; the Pre 1914 and Frontier Wars galleries. This phase of work focuses on exhibition research, design, coordination and fit out for Australia’s Frontier Wars – creating inclusive, accessible, engaging exhibitions for broad audiences.
About the Role
Working closely with First Nations curatorial contractors, the First Nations Community Liaison Officer will manage the First Nation community engagement process to ensure the content is informed by First Nations communities. Under general direction this position will develop and manage the First Nation engagement plan. They will work closely with the curatorial team to contribute to content development and document, track and report engagement progress. The First Nations Community Liaison Officer will be highly experienced in community engagement, reporting to key stakeholders including First Nations cultural custodians, Memorial management and advisory groups.
The position requires a strong blend of cultural capability, strategic stakeholder management, and project coordination skills. The First Nations Community Liaison Officer will take an active role in the development of the stakeholder consultation strategy and action plans and will be responsible for guiding Memorial and contractor staff responsible for delivering against the engagement objectives. This position will be responsible for collaborating with consultants and contractors involved in content development and multimedia delivery.
The work involves: highly developed interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement; undertaking community content research across a broad range of content topics that help inform content documents such as concept and design briefs, multimedia storyboards and other graphic interpretation.
The First Nations Community Liaison Officer will be accountable to the Gallery Development management team, Advisory Groups and key stakeholders. The position works collaboratively with the Gallery Development Team led by the Executive Program Director.
The key duties of the position include:
With minimal direction, undertake a range of tasks related to the Gallery Development including:
- Devise and manage the First Nations engagement strategy and action plans ensuring a First Nations-led approach to content development
- Lead the overall storyline and themes for the Pre-1914 Frontier Wars Gallery through best-practice community engagement
- Coordinate the community engagement schedule
- Liaise with all story owners on content and design development
- Lead/facilitate all community meetings on content and design of the new gallery
- Manage feedback processes with community and document all community engagement activities
- Be the primary point of contact for all community stakeholders and manage strategic communications for the project
- Report at the AWM First Nations Advisory Group on engagement strategy and activities
- Work closely with First Nations curatorial staff to deliver gallery content in line with the project phases (concepts, design, production and installation)
- Be actively involved in the delivery of information or activities in an effective, efficient and culturally appropriate manner
- Follow Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights procedures and track all relevant documentation of the Frontier Wars gallery development
- Coordinate all cultural permissions for gallery content
- Work closely with the Project Manager reporting on Community Engagement Plan progress, aligned with design and installation stages
- Work in close collaboration with First Nations curators to present content to stakeholders
- Travel as required to support engagement activities
Eligibility
- This role is an affirmative measure to support employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This means only people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are eligible to apply.
- Citizenship: You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible. This requirement is only waived in rare and exceptional cases.
- Police check: Preferred candidates must pass a police record check and agree to provide all required and relevant information.
Notes
Your application must include:
Working at the AWM offers a rare opportunity to contribute to complex, high profile gallery projects within one of the world’s leading commemorative and museum institutions. This role is ideal for applicants who thrive in collaborative, delivery focused environments and are motivated by creating meaningful, high quality visitor experiences. Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team shaping galleries that will educate, engage and inspire visitors for generations to come.
This project will deliver against the AWM’s commitment to broader and deeper representation of Frontier conflicts and will follow the best-practice principles from the AMaGA Indigenous roadmap and the federal Government’s Revive policy that prioritise authentic cultural representation and First Nations arts and culture is First Nations led.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification, please contact the advertising agency.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.
Contact: Bliss Jensen
Contact Phone: (02) 6243 4449
Contact Email: bliss.jensen@awm.gov.au
Agency Employment Act: PS Act 1999
Position Number: 26-085
Vacancy Number: VN-0770163