At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative digital experiences for the National Museum of Australia, focusing on user needs.
- Company: Join a dynamic Digital team at the National Museum of Australia.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting digital transformation journey!
- Why this job: Shape the future of museum experiences while enhancing your design skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in UX design and a passion for user-centered solutions.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our growing Digital team in the Growth and Engagement Division at the National Museum of Australia.
This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Museum and enhancing its digital experiences as we embark on an exciting digital transformation journey.
User Experience Designer
The UX Designer plays a crucial role in crafting innovative and cutting-edge digital experiences, with a strong emphasis on human-centered design and continuous improvement.
This position is essential in ensuring that the National Museum of Australia delivers outstanding digital experiences through thoughtful feature design, engaging content, and a commitment to ongoing delivery, all while adhering to modern accessibility best practices.
As part of our dynamic Digital team, the UX Designer will actively contribute to the enhancement of existing digital services and support the execution of various projects and programs.
They will be responsible for designing, testing, and evaluating solutions to ensure that both stakeholder and agency requirements are met.
By interpreting evidence-based research, the UX Designer will integrate valuable insights into their work, ensuring high-quality design outcomes.
The role is a hybrid role with some onsite work required. Portfolio’s welcome.
- Key accountabilities
- Use evidence-based approaches to assist in the creation of accessible solutions centred on users’ needs, aims and behaviour that meet agency standards and guidelines.
- Apply user centred design/user experience design (UX) methodology to deliver enterprise outcomes and improvements to stakeholder and user experiences.
- Identify user needs, business requirements and undertake rapid and iterative prototyping using agency prototyping tools.
- Adhere and contribute to relevant UI design patterns, frameworks and governance (including application of branding).
- Design assets such as user flows, prototypes, wireframes and other assets for proof of concept and usability testing.
- Design across a range of outputs including the web and museum interfaces.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to achieve strategic objectives.
- Presentation Skills: Proficiency in presenting design concepts and rationale to various audiences, including team members and stakeholders.
- Staying Current: Commitment to keeping up with design trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the design system remains relevant and effective.
- Demonstrate a strong 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 8th March 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.
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User Experience Designer in Canberra employer: National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Canberra. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the Museum fosters a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging innovative marketing strategies that engage audiences both nationally and internationally. Employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that prioritises work-life balance and provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful cultural initiatives.
Contact Details:
National Museum of Australia Recruitment Team
