Programs Officer, First Peoples Experiences (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position)
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Programs Officer, First Peoples Experiences at Melbourne Museum.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
WHO ARE WE:
Museum Victoria cares for the State's scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit About us - Museums Victoria
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Programs Officer, First Peoples Experiences, plays a vital role in fostering engagement and understanding of the rich cultural heritage of First Peoples communities in south-eastern Australia. This position involves developing and delivering programs that connect with both First Peoples communities and the general public, enhancing cultural awareness and appreciation. Through educational activities, performances, and interactive experiences, the Programs Officer contributes significantly to Museums Victoria's mission of promoting a deeper knowledge of First Peoples cultures.
Key responsibilities include presenting a diverse range of programs tailored to booked groups and public audiences. The Programs Officer collaborates with teams across Museums Victoria to create programs that align with strategic goals and deliver impactful visitor experiences. This role involves preparing program materials, gathering and reporting on audience feedback, and supporting the development of training for staff and volunteers involved in program delivery. The Programs Officer is instrumental in ensuring that programs resonate with diverse audiences and showcase the significance of First Peoples cultures.
About you:
To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone with the following skills

• A sound understanding of and strong relationships with First Peoples of south-eastern Australia, and the ability to effectively liaise with First Peoples communities more broadly.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present First Peoples knowledge, cultures, histories and technology for diverse audiences.
• Experience in the research, development and delivery of engaging programs for diverse audiences.
• Awareness of education and learning techniques for diverse audiences and the ability to transfer this knowledge to a museum context.

This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a Full-time, ongoing position. The salary on offer is is $66,063- $72,985 (plus 11.5% superannuation) per annum paid pro-rata
HOW TO APPLY:
To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select "All Jobs" and click on the link for this job's listing.
To apply, please click "Apply for this Job" at the bottom of the job listing page.
For more information, please contact Jess Alderton, Senior Programs Officer First Peoples on jalderton@museum.vic.gov.au.
If you are interested in applying for this role but are worried you may not meet the selection criteria or have questions about the application process, please contact us to discuss this in more detail.
To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria (max 2 pages)
• A copy of your Resume

Applications Close: December 18 2024 (11:59pm)