Academic Engagement Curator

• Part time (17.5hrs per week), continuing role
• collaborate and teach across disciplines to embed unique collections into impactful teaching and learning experiences
• Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation (pro rata)
   

About the opportunity

Join the University of Sydney as an Academic Engagement Curator with the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s award winning OBL Program. You will connect museum collections with curriculum to deliver engaging object-based learning experiences.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with academic and professional staff, as well as museum colleagues to embed collections into teaching
• design and deliver object-based learning programs and engagement projects
• develop interpretive materials across the diverse collections
• object selection and installation for teaching programs
• build relationships with faculties to support interdisciplinary use of collections
• support curriculum integration, research, and class visits using collections

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• experience delivering educational programs, from concept to teaching, ideally in museums or similar settings
• knowledge of object-based learning and its application
• experience working with academic stakeholders in higher education
• ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• experience handling diverse collections.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to Laura.pierce@sydney.edu.au.

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