The Western Australian Museum is seeking expressions of interest from Western Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to join its Aboriginal Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee was established over 30 years ago and plays a significant role in developing policy and practice across all the Museum’s sites.
About the role
The primary role of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice, support and guidance to the Museum, particularly on those matters relating to the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples.
This will include advising the Museum on relevant:
- care and management of collections of Western Australian Aboriginal cultural material
- strategic and policy issues
- operational matters such as public programs and acquisitions
- potential collaborations and partnerships
- sensitive and contentious issues.
Members are also expected to champion the vision, mission, values, and priorities of the Museum, and to advocate, both for the Museum, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their culture within in the Museum context.
The Advisory Committee meets four times per year to consider general business, but it is hoped that members will be available to provide out-of-session advice as required, and to attend Museum events, if possible. Sitting fees are applicable for attendance to committee meetings, subject to eligibility and other conditions.
‘The WA Museum conducts background checks during the appointment process, for more information please contact Leanne Woods, Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisor’
Vacancy
There are currently two vacancies to fill on the advisory committee. Appointment of members is for a period of four years from approval by the WA Museum Board of Trustees. Members may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms (12 years in total).
The WA Museum is committed to creating an equitable and diverse working environment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and young people. The Museum values the importance of a work environment which is representative of the wider community, and which supports a variety of perspectives.
How to apply
Please provide a copy of your CV (including at least one referee) and a short expression of interest (maximum one A4 page) outlining the skills or knowledge you would bring to the WA Museum.
Applications shall be addressed to the Leanne Woods, Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisor by email to: leanne.woods@museum.wa.gov.au
Applications close at 5.00pm on 14 April 2025.
Further information
For further information or a copy of the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, please email leanne.woods@museum.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 6552 7334.
