The Western Australian Museum is now seeking expressions of interest from Western Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to join the 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. 

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About the role

The primary role of the Aboriginal 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:

• strategic and policy issues;
• operational matters such as public programs and acquisitions;
• potential collaborations and partnerships;
• possible 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.

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Vacancy

There is a number of vacancies and two of these positions are reserved for young people, one male and one female, aged between 18 and 25.

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.

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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 particular skills or knowledge you would bring to the WA Museum.

Applications shall be addressed to the Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisor by email to: deanne.fitzgerald@museum.wa.gov.au

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 17 February 2023

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Further information

For further information or a copy of the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, please email deanne.fitzgerald@museum.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 65527836.