• Public Engagement Division
• National Museum Australia (The Museum)
• Full Time – EL2- $124,356 to $138,149 pa (plus superannuation).
• Canberra, ACT

This is an Identified position and therefore, candidates must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills.

About the organisation

The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling objects, ideas, and events. We focus on Indigenous histories and cultures, European settlement, and our interaction with the environment.

About the role

The Museum has an exciting opportunity for an outstanding professional to lead the Programs and Learning business unit. They will also lead the design and delivery of high quality, creative and innovative education, and public programs for the Museum.

The Programs and Learning business unit delivers programs onsite at the Museum in Canberra, online (through web, digital and streaming services) and offsite through touring and outreach activities. The business unit focuses on building lifelong learning programs for all age groups, including early childhood, pre-school, school, and tertiary students as well as delivering a broad range of programs for adults.

The role involves working closely with the teams across the Museum to successfully engage local, national, and international audiences.

For a full description of the role, please contact Pipeline Talent at [email protected] using the subject line: Head - Programs and Learning - National Museum Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About you

The National Museum of Australia (the Museum) is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced leader for an ongoing position within the Public Engagement division. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of programming and educational specialists who deliver high-quality programs that seek to optimise learning and engagement.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in developing a strategic vision and implementation plan for the design and delivery of:
   a. high quality public programs for all audience age groups, to support collections and exhibitions, focusing on areas such as Australian history, environmental science, First Nations cultures and contemporary issues
   and/or
   b. education programs which include pedagogical theories and practices which align with the Australian Curriculum.
2. Demonstrated experience in building high performing teams including leading, mentoring and managing multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver complex projects, programs and events.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, including the preparation of budgets and risk management reporting.
4. Demonstrated record of achievement in establishing and managing productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders together with highly developed interpersonal, client service and negotiation skills.
5. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, history, museums and or visual art/art history or relevant qualifications in a related field.

What we can offer you

• Attractive salary
• 15.4% Super
• The Museum is a proud member of Diversity Council Australia and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted through our website by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the below link:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the 6 selection criteria as detailed above
• an up-to-date CV which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role

Late submissions will not be accepted.

How to get more information

Additional information is available in the role description or by contacting the team at Pipeline Talent.

Megan Ingram | Talent Acquisition Specialist

[email protected]

02 8001 6603

0419 599 251