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The Australian War Memorial is an exciting and innovative place to work, and is at the forefront of modern museology and research into Australia’s military history.  Where else in the world can you work in a multi-award winning institution, amongst such an extraordinary collection of national treasures including military heraldry and technology items, priceless works of art, official war records, photographs, sound recordings, film footage, personal diaries and other personal items, and contribute to the commemoration of men and women who sacrificed so much to defend our democratic Australian way of life. 

The Memorial’s employees make a tremendous contribution towards its outstanding achievements and in return enjoy a satisfying and rewarding work environment with competitive salary rates, excellent training and development opportunities and a range of flexible employment conditions that help staff to balance their work and family responsibilities.  Further details on our conditions of employment are set out in the Memorial's Teamwork Agreement.  It is a privilege to work at the Memorial, so don’t miss your opportunity.  Apply now!

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values and utilises the contribution of its people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  Applicants are generally expected to be Australian citizens.  However, this may vary depending on circumstances so please discuss this requirement with the contact officer if necessary. 

Some of the intrinsic benefits of working here include close proximity to the Civic centre and sports grounds, ample free parking, two onsite cafés, an active and friendly social club, and world class exhibitions housed in the nation’s most revered Icon set in beautifully landscaped grounds located at the foot of Mount Ainslie.

Preparing an application

  1. It is important to read the advice to applicants.
  2. You should download, save, and complete the application form (RTF, 143KB)
  3. Frame your application to address the selection criteria available below. Applicants are selected for interview on their stated ability to meet the criteria. You should also provide full details of your experience, skills, and knowledge most relevant to the job, as well as briefly cover less-relevant experiences. Attach only copies of your qualifications; do not send originals.
  4. It may be useful to read the Memorial's purpose and mission.
  5. Please provide the names of two referees, preferably including a current supervisor, who could provide comments on your work performance and an assessment of you in terms of the selection criteria. Chairpersons may request written references be brought to the interview, but you will be advised of this requirement. Referees should follow the "Advice to referees and supervisors sheet" (RTF, 31KB)

Temporary register

We also have a temporary register, on which people interested in working at the Memorial can place their résumés.

This register is referred to from time to time to seek suitable people to fill temporary vacancies. If you would like to send us your résumé, please fill out this temporary register application form (PDF, 32KB), attach it to your résumé, and forward it to:

Temporary Register
Australian War Memorial
GPO Box 345
Canberra ACT 2601

Lodging an application

You may lodge you application either by post:

The Recruitment Officer
Australian War Memorial
GPO Box 345
CANBERRA ACT 2601

or email: employment@awm.gov.au

or personally at the reception desk of the Administration Building.

If you would like receipt of your application acknowledged, please complete the Acknowledgement of receipt of application form (PDF, 8KB) which will be returned to you. Receipt of emailed applications will not be acknowledged unless clearly requested.