About the role

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 lifelong learning 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.

Under limited direction the main duties of the role are to:

• Develop, implement and evaluate curriculum-aligned onsite, digital and outreach education programs for school students related to the national archival collection. Manage and deliver projects to support increased capability in digital education programming.
• Manage the performance of staff in accordance with the National Archives’ policies and guidelines.
• Build team capacity through coaching, training, performance feedback and through encouraging career development.
• Maintain an awareness of curriculum developments and pedagogical best practice in the classroom and galleries libraries archives and museums (GLAM) sectors. Develop and deliver relevant professional learning sessions for teachers and other industry colleagues – both in person and online – that connect teaching practice with the national archival collection.
• Develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including at State and Territory Offices, National Capital Education Tourism Project, History Teachers Association and other national cultural institutions.
• Assist in strategic planning and project management for Public Programs, Learning and Visitor Experience.
• Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment.
• Apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.

Essential: Qualifications in education

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. If selected, you will also be required to obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People registration.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
• your current resume.
• statement (1000 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in the Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.