Assistant Curator

School of History and Philosophical Inquiry

Part time (0.5FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2026

Base salary will be in the range $82,133 - $91,295 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5) 

Based at our St Lucia location 

About This Opportunity

The RD Milns Antiquities Museum at The University of Queensland is recruiting a fixed term Assistant Curator to work with the Museum Manager/Curator and Director to care for, interpret, and facilitate access to the Museum's collection.

As Queensland’s foremost collection in this field, the RD Milns Antiquities Museum is committed to being a highly accessible teaching museum and enriching learning for university students, researchers, and the wider public.

This is a 0.5 FTE part-time position. The standard work days are Thursdays and Fridays, plus alternating Wednesdays subject to operational requirements and confirmed in consultation with the staff member and the Museum Manager.

Key responsibilities will include assisting the Manager/Curator and Director to:

• Deliver the Museum’s physical and digital exhibition program;
• Manage the Museum’s collection and use the KE Emu Database system;
• Facilitate collection access for UQ students and classes;
• Work with a team of casual staff and volunteers;
• Other duties as required.

About Uq

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 
• On campus childcare options 
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) 
• Salary packaging options 

About You

• Completion of a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Ancient History, Archaeology, Museum Studies) without subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid Queensland Government Blue Card.
• Content knowledge in the culture and material culture of ancient Greece, Rome, and/or Egypt.
• A sound understanding of the Axiell EMu database system or similar, or the ability to rapidly gain such knowledge.
• A sound understanding of the operations of a small museum including exhibition development, public programming, and collection access for a variety of audiences, or the ability to rapidly gain such knowledge

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal history check, blue card check, etc.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact James Donaldson, Museum Manager/Curator j.donaldson@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want To Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:    

• Resume 
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Sunday 26th October at 11.00pm AEST (R-56434).