< Back to Job Listings Loading _ Registration Assistant National Museum of Australia - C1 - CANBERRA, ACT The National Museum of Australia is recognised at home and around the world as the place where the story of Australia comes alive. The Museum is the only institution equipped to tell the complex and comprehensive story of Australia from 65,000 years ago to the present day. The story of Australia is a remarkable one, from the ancient and enduring histories of the world’s oldest living cultures to the achievements of modern Australia.

It is a story that is ever evolving and growing – and it is a story for a nation and for the world. Role purpose The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual looking to develop their collection management skills in a busy museum environment. The successful candidate will work in the Registration team to support static and travelling exhibitions as well as loans, collection storage, collection access, conservation and digitisation programs.

Key accountabilities Registration Assistants undertake collection transport, auditing, loans administration, storage maintenance, packing, crating, internal object movements, documentation, exhibition development, installation and deinstallation activities and contribute to other organisational priorities as required.



They also take the initiative to proactively contribute to the improvement and modernisation of processes and procedures and coordinate established work programs.?? The roles work across the wider Registration and Conservation team, division and organisation to deliver team and Museum-wide priorities, maintaining high standards of collection care, access, and accountability.

Demonstrate a solid commitment to Work Health and Safety (WH&S;) by actively supporting a positive safety culture, following the Museum’s WHS policies and procedures, and complying with reasonable instructions to ensure alignment with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. To apply Applicants must include a 2 page pitch addressing their suitability for the role against the essential and desirable Skills, experience and qualifications. Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.

Visit https://www.nma.gov.au/about/employment and apply online. Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 9 August 2026 Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. If you require, or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Contact Officer for this position.

Loading _ 09/08/2026 Louise Palmer [email protected] 02 6208 5158 Full Time Canberra ACT 79125-86246 Apply Now

📌 Registration Assistant (Canberra)
🏢 AMaGA Emerging Professionals
📍 Canberra