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This is a 10-month fixed term role focused on delivering recruitment related projects, including assisting in updating recruitment templates, coordinating multiple recruitment campaigns to ensure recruitment activities are delivered within set timelines.
The Recruitment Coordinator provides end-to-end coordination and administrative support across multiple recruitment and onboarding activities at the Australian Museum. Working closely with the Recruitment team, the role coordinates job advertisements, candidate communications, interviews and assessments, pre-employment checks, recruitment documentation and records. This role will also assist the Recruitment team in updating multiple templates used throughout the recruitment lifecycle to ensure the templates are up-to-date with best practice and auditing requirements.
This is a fast-paced role involving multiple recruitment actions with competing and changing deadlines. The Recruitment Coordinator helps keep each process moving, maintains accurate information across systems and records, and promptly escalates identified risks, discrepancies, delays or concerns to the Recruitment Manager or Recruitment Advisor.
The successful candidate is expected to attend the office 5 days per week. Flexible working arrangement is subject to operational needs.
You will be paid a competitive total remuneration package of $ $98,970- $ $108,372 including an annual salary of $ $87,199- $ $95,482, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
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You are an organised, proactive and resilient coordinator who can manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within tight timeframes. You respond flexibly when priorities change, remain calm and focused during high-volume periods, and bring a positive, can-do approach to your work.
You take ownership of your responsibilities, communicate clearly and use sound judgement to recognise when an issue requires escalation. You are attentive to detail, comfortable working collaboratively and committed to providing professional and timely support to candidates, hiring managers and selection panels.
To be eligible for this role at the Australian Museum, you must hold full working rights in Australia and meet all essential requirements listed in the position description.
To be eligible for this role at the Australian Museum, you must hold full working rights in Australia and meet all essential requirements listed in the position description.
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
The Australian Museum acknowledges that we operate on the lands, waters and skies of many First Nations Peoples. As Australia’s first museum, we share the responsibility of advocating for Country and honouring First Nations Peoples and knowledges.
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Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development opportunities and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
Applicants must submit
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted questions:
The successful candidate applicant will be subject to national criminal records check.
Contact person: : Nohad Ghibely, Senior HR Service Manager at nohad.ghibely@austmus.gov.au or 0403 162 439
The Australian Museum is committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, including physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, neurological, psychosocial, and chronic health conditions, whether visible or hidden; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people of all ages; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or include your requirements in your application. This may include alternative formats, communication support, flexible interviews, accessible locations, or extra assessment time. Any information you share will be kept confidential.

The Australian Museum is a place of exploration and discovery, inspiring responsibility for our world by promoting knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of science, nature and culture. For over 190 years the Australian Museum has been at the forefront of Australian scientific research, collection and education.
The Australian Museum is a NSW Government-funded cultural institution.