Australian War Memorial Recruiting Assistant Curator for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Gallery
Museum collection and exhibition-development career
The Australian War Memorial in Campbell, Canberra, is recruiting an Assistant Curator for its Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Gallery. The role supports a large new exhibition project interpreting Australia's experiences of modern conflicts, relief work and military history. The initial engagement is up to 24 months, with the possibility of an ongoing appointment subject to public-service rules.
Research and exhibition writing
Working with a Lead Curator, the successful candidate will research museum collection items, produce object and exhibition narratives, prepare briefs and visitor information and contribute to cataloguing, interpretive writing and exhibition publications. The curator will collaborate with collection services and exhibition teams to make complex archival and material culture understandable and accurate for museum visitors.
Digital assets, multimedia and collections care
The role helps develop audiovisual and multimedia interactive experiences alongside design specialists, external producers and donors. The curator will work with collection systems such as MuseumPlus, Piction and MediaBin and document management tools such as SharePoint. Tasks can include conservation referrals, photographic documentation, copyright and licence checks, and careful handling of objects and research material.
Professional capability and sensitive subjects
Candidates should have research, museum, documentation or exhibition development skills and be able to coordinate projects across a multidisciplinary institution. Because the gallery may cover difficult experiences, the employer warns that work may involve distressing or culturally sensitive material. The appointee must use appropriate interpretive judgement, discretion and ethical museum practice.
Salary, citizenship and recruitment
The Australian public-service vacancy lists A$79,125–96,829 for the appointment. Under the applicable APS requirements, candidates must be Australian citizens, subject to any legally available exceptions stated in the employer's job pack. An external appointment is also subject to a national police check. Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11:30 p.m. Canberra local time. Candidates should submit via the Memorial's authorised vacancies platform and use the role-specific Job Information Pack.
About the Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial combines museum collections, historical research, exhibitions, archives and commemorative activities. Its gallery redevelopment involves curators, designers, conservators and interpretation specialists, making this an opportunity to contribute to a major public cultural project.
Original employer and job sources
Australian War Memorial's official careers page and current vacancies: https://www.awm.gov.au/get-involved/employment
Original recruitment details as indexed with salary and deadline: https://publicroles.com.au/jobs/assistant-curator-humanitarian-and-disaster-relief-6d676a1445dc160b
Important information
This independent summary is not the employer's selection documentation. Verify salary classification, Australian citizenship and police checks, fixed-term conditions, application materials and the exact deadline through the Memorial's current careers portal. The original job pack and employer information prevail in case of any differences. Checked 12 November 2026.