Position Overview As an SES Branch Head at the Australian War Memorial (the Memorial) you will be a key member of the senior leadership team and Corporate Management Group, and will play an integral role in delivering key outcomes and priorities involving significant leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for major work areas, focusing on translating high-level Memorial priorities into actionable policy and program delivery, managing substantial resources, building high-performing teams, and providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders. As the Branch Head for Public Programs you will lead and manage multiple teams with particular focus on commemoration through public exhibitions, education, historical research, the delivery of major national ceremonies - including ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and the promotion of events. In addition, you will represent the Memorial on Inter-departmental Working Groups and at other agency forums and must ensure at all times to be operating in accordance with legislative and governance obligations, working collaboratively to deliver outcomes, and responding flexibly to current and emerging issues. The successful candidate will be offered up to 12-month non-ongoing employment, with the potential for extension and/or ongoing appointment. About You You will have highly developed negotiation, influencing and engagement skills and the ability to articulate issues, provide effective solutions and present confidently at senior levels within the public and private sectors. You will possess senior industry experience relevant to the role requirements within a museum or related sector. You will be: An innovative thinker who has an ability to manage multiple priorities: Able to harness information from a variety of sources and have well developed analytical skills. Highly motivated and have an agile approach that enables you to anticipate opportunities and encourage creativity and innovative ideas. Have demonstrated competency in cultural considerations relevant to exhibitions The key duties of the position include Working directly to the Director of the Australian War Memorial, the position will be responsible for the following: Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Corporate Management Group, contributing to strategic planning, the development of Memorial priorities, and cross-organisation collaboration that advances the Memorial's mission. Lead and manage the Public Programs Branch, providing direction, oversight, and performance leadership across areas of responsibility to deliver impactful public programs and visitor engagement. Oversee the development and delivery of major exhibitions, programs, and interpretive initiatives, ensuring cultural integrity, visitor-centered design, public engagement, and alignment with corporate and business plans. Provide authoritative advice to the Director, Council and government on matters related to exhibitions, public programs, audience engagement, and commemorations, including sensitive and emerging issues. Represent and promote the Memorial to national and international partners, strengthening strategic relationships and contributing to major ceremonial events, community engagement, and philanthropic and sponsorship initiatives. Ensure excellence in governance, accountability, and risk management, including financial stewardship, procurement oversight, WHS obligations, and compliance with legislative, cultural, and administrative frameworks relevant to areas of operation. Exercise statutory, delegated, and administrative powers in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational policies, upholding ethical leadership, transparency, and responsible management of public resources.