The Australian War Memorial is looking for candidates interested in being included on our Temporary Employment Register.

Why work at the Australian War Memorial?

Working at the Memorial offers opportunities to help commemorate those men and women who have sacrificed so much in the service of the nation. The Memorial’s employees contribute greatly towards its outstanding achievements, and in return enjoy a satisfying and rewarding work environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and a range of flexible employment conditions. Among the many benefits of working at the Memorial, there is ample free parking, an onsite café, Poppy’s, an active and friendly social club, and proximity to Civic (Canberra’s shopping and business centre).

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

The Memorial’s five core values reflect who we are as an organisation and the kind of workplace we aspire to be: Authentic, Caring, Resourceful, Team-oriented and Forward-Looking. These values and behaviours, which Memorial staff identified together, set the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They come from a belief that we all deserve to be able to enjoy work, feel safe, and supported to be our best.

Our Continuing Story

More than a century on, our Memorial is the centre of national commemoration for Australia’s involvement in conflict, telling the stories of Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen and their experiences in war – and more recently in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. However,



the stories of the 100,000 Australian veterans who have served in the past three decades remain mostly untold.

Through the modernisation and expansion of our galleries and buildings we will tell the continuing story of Australia’s contemporary contribution to a better world. In doing so, we will connect the spirit of our past, present and future for generations to come.

Working with Potentially Distressing Material

Some positions at the Memorial may be exposed to potentially distressing situations or collection materials. This includes interactions with visitors and veterans, taking oral histories, viewing/listening to oral histories, photos, film, sound, artworks, online material, and objects or documents that describe or depict warfare, human suffering or death. The level of interaction and amount of exposure varies across different roles. The Memorial is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and proactively fostering the health and wellbeing of staff.

In regards to the above, please consider your personal circumstances when applying for this role.

How to Register Interest

We encourage you to submit your interest in employment with our department by completing our online application form, indicating your area/s of interest, experience and attaching your resume, by clicking apply now.

Positions are non-ongoing (less than 12 months) and may be full-time, part-time or casual depending on the needs of the business area.



Applications are welcome from all of the following disciplines and levels of experience.

The key duties of the position include:

Duties will vary depending on the role. We encourage applicants to familiarise themselves with the APS Work Level Standards to understand capability expectations across classification levels.

Eligibility

- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
- All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Notes

- If a position becomes available that suits your skill set, experience, knowledge, and qualifications, the department may contact you to discuss your interest in that position. Applicants will only be contacted if a vacancy arises suiting their skills and experience
- Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period
- Ongoing engagement and promotion under the Public Service Act 1999 are not possible through this recruitment register. Positions are non-ongoing only and applicants should not expect to gain ongoing employment through this register

Getting to know the Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s wartime experience.

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