The Memorial is seeking talented professionals to support the delivery of a significant new gallery project, including the Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Gallery. This phase of work focuses on exhibition research, design, coordination and fit out—bringing Australia’s military history to life.

Working at the Memorial offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a complex, high profile gallery project within one of the world’s leading commemorative and museum institutions. This role is ideal for applicants who thrive in collaborative, delivery focused environments and are motivated by creating meaningful, high quality visitor experiences. Join a passionate, multidisciplinary team shaping galleries that will educate, engage and inspire visitors for generations to come.

The Lead Curator is responsible for guiding the overall visitor experience development including; storyline, themes and collections and multimedia to engage broad audiences. In particular, the Lead Curator will provide the broader historical context and world events which lead Australians to be involved in each conflict and/or operation to inform the recent exhibition content.



The Lead Curator will lead research into the National Collection. They will also collaborate closely with collection area representatives, supporting the development, management and delivery of exhibition content. The Lead Curator will be required to work closely with the Exhibition Project Manager, whilst leading other curatorial team members in the delivery of the project vision.

The position will take an active role in the development of the stakeholder consultation strategy, will be responsible for guiding Memorial staff responsible for delivering against the engagement objectives. This position will be responsible for collaborating with consultants, and contractors involved in content development and multimedia delivery.

The Lead Curator will be accountable to the Gallery Development management team, Advisory Groups and key stakeholders. The position works collaboratively with the Gallery Development Team led by the Executive Program Director.

The initial engagement is for up to 24 months, with a possibility of conversion to ongoing in alignment with relevant legislative provisions.

📌 Lead Curator, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (Reid)
🏢 Australian War Memorial
📍 Reid