- Ongoing - Full Time - EL1
- $121,755 to $132,713
- Mitchell, ACT

The Role

The Registrar manages and leads three teams within Registration: the Acquisitions team, the Loans & Exhibitions team and Storage, Movement & Assurance team. The role oversees the operations of three Assistant Registrars and their teams who manage incoming donations, defence transfers, purchases, cultural gifts, deaccessioning, incoming and outgoing loans of collection, gallery showcase access and changeovers, collection assurance, storage and movement. The Registrar works directly to the Head of Collection Services and contributes to the delivery of core collection management functions of the Memorial’s National Collection. The position works in close partnership with curatorial and conservation sections in the National Collection Branch and sets the priorities and work program for the Registration team.

Core Responsibilities

- Leading the operations and functions of the Registration team within the Memorial.
- Fostering cohesive teams and leading staff to achieve results and deliver organisational outcomes.
- Advising on collection management strategies, policies, and procedures, and leading their development and implementation.
- Provide mentoring, advice, information and training to the Registration team, and identify, analyse and resolve issues arising from the team’s responsibilities in support of the Memorial’s collection management program.
- Providing accurate and timely management reports and analysis on the collection and its storage.




- Working collaboratively with Memorial sections to build positive relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide advice and expertise on legal and ethical frameworks relating to collection management including compliance with relevant legislation and leading industry practice.
- Abide by and promote the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety as outlined in the WHS Act as it applies to personal safety and that of the team. Take a leading role in collection hazard management and the development of compliant procedures and policies.
- Contribute to Collection Services team outcomes for the safe, cooperative and effective management of the National Collection.
- Lead and contribute to a healthy and functioning workplace culture, upholding the APS Code of Conduct and the Memorial’s Values and Behaviours.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

- Qualifications in Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Collection Management, History, Archaeology, Arts, or a related field will be highly regarded but are not essential.
- 5+ years’ experience in museum registration, collection management, or cultural heritage operations or a related field will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Position Eligibility





- To be eligible for employment with the Australian War Memorial you must be an Australian citizen as per section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999.
- 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.

Contact Information

- For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Robert Fisher, (02) 6206 9862, [email protected]
- For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Talent Acquisition team via [email protected]

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30pm, Wednesday, 4 November 2026

For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the Job Information Pack.

Notes

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

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.

📌 Registrar (Mitchell)
🏢 Australian War Memorial
📍 Mitchell