Director, Museum Experience & Engagement
Director, Museum Experience & Engagement
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Key leadership role Make an impact at the nation’s first museum Creative and entrepreneurial mindset
The Australian Museum (AM), the nation’s first museum, is a leading advocate for the richness of life and the earth in Australia and the Pacific. In 2027, the AM will celebrate its 200th anniversary. With more than 22 million scientific specimens and cultural objects in its collections, the AM is an important part of Sydney’s cultural landscape. The AM is at the heart of conversations around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation and promotes and gives voice to First Nations cultures. Through its Lizard Island Research Station, the Australian Museum contributes to coral reef research and education for scientists from around the world. It is also a significant employer in Sydney with a workforce of more than 500 full time and volunteer staff.The Director, Museum Experience & Engagement reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Kim McKay AO, and will drive strategic and audience-centric exhibition and public program delivery. This role prioritises visitor engagement, brand, growth and domestic and international touring opportunities, as well as commercial activity encompassing retail and the events/venues business.
Serving on the Executive Leadership team, this leader will have a collaborative approach to working, managing a division of around approx.110 staff, who drive the development and implementation of exceptional exhibition-based programs, on-site, online and through outreach programs. In addition, the role oversees, develops and delivers strategies to increase the attendance, front-facing service delivery and revenue.
The role requires an inspiring and creative thinker who possesses strong local and international networks. As a proactive leader, the successful candidate will operate with integrity and a whole-of-museum mindset. With extensive experience in museum and/or public exhibition programming, curation, staging and design, the successful candidate will be a highly commercial executive with a track record of generating revenue growth. With a focus on complex exhibitions and events, the Director, Museum Experience & Engagement will bring financial acumen and a track record in time management, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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