The Access and Public Engagement Branch is the public face of National Archives of Australia, delivering reference, description and research services, examination for the release of records in the open period, exhibition, education and public programs, publishing (including digital publishing), marketing, partnerships and events on site at national and state offices, and online. All programs and activities support the key National Archives’ role of providing an accessible, visible and interpreted national archival collection. Public Programs is responsible for developing and delivering interpreted, engaging and curated programs aimed at providing access with the national archival collection in the richest possible ways. Public Programs develops and delivers programs onsite, offsite and online through temporary and permanent exhibitions, touring exhibitions, lifelong learning programs, school programs, exhibition tours and digital experiences. This position will assist in the implementation, promotion and will apply National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025-2030 and Our Values. The key duties of the position include: Under limited direction the main duties of the role are to: • Lead the interpretive content development for the National Archives of Australia, to engage the Australian public with the national archival collection, across a range of outputs including permanent and touring exhibitions, digital and online content, and multimedia applications. • Provide curatorial support to the Exhibitions Services and the Learning and Visitor Experience teams. This includes assisting with the development and installation of exhibitions, supporting the touring exhibition program and contributing to the development and delivery of public and education programs. • Promote the National Archives’ collections through delivery of public talks and tours, media interviews and supporting the NAA Members program. • Develop strategic alliances with relevant professional bodies and high-level stakeholders to extend the reach of National Archives exhibitions. Develop and maintain close working relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of project team members and associated stakeholders and undertake supervisory responsibilities as required. • Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity principles, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment. • Promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values. Eligibility To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline clearance level. Notes Tertiary qualifications in Australian social/political history or a related discipline and/or significant demonstrated experience in a similar role in a state or national public museum are highly desirable. Getting to know the National Archives of Australia The National Archives of Australia has a skilled and diverse workforce. We value our people, performance, integrity and service. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from every cultural and linguistic background. National Archives has a presence in all state and territory capital cities. Our national office and exhibition spaces are in Canberra, and all centres offer public reading rooms where visitors are able to examine original records. Some offices are co-located with the state or territory archives, providing one-stop public access. National Archives collection is housed in several repositories located around Australia. We offer a high standard of service as outlined in our service charter. If you would like to join our team, we invite you to apply for this vacancy.
