About Us

The Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) provides educational and cross-cultural experiences and showcase the artistic and cultural heritage of Muslims in Australia and in Islamic societies abroad. It aims to foster community harmony and facilitate an understanding of the values and contributions of Muslims to Australian society.

Opened in 2014, the Museum houses five permanent exhibitions highlighting Islamic faith, Islamic contributions to civilisation, Islamic art, Islamic architecture and Australian Muslim History. It showcases the rich artistic heritage and historical contributions of Muslims in Australia and abroad through the display of various artworks and historical artefacts.

Since opening, the Museum has welcomed tens of thousands of guests, from school children to lifelong learners, creatives to academics. We understand gaining new knowledge around unfamiliar religion or cultures can be daunting and our greatest strengths are our light-filled, modern learning space, and the passionate, warm people who have chosen this journey with us - our Board, staff and volunteers.

We hope to inspire big thinking, provide valuable experience, and build personal and professional networks. We want to pave the way with new opportunities for the appointee to make an impact at the IMA and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves the following key areas, working with fellow Board Members as a team under the direction of the Chair:

• Values: Supporting and guiding the mission and values of Islamic Museum of Australia
• Strategy: Providing strategic direction and advice for the organisation
• Performance: Monitor the organisation’s performance and alignment of collective interests
• Compliance: Fulfilling legal responsibilities and regulatory requirements
• Financial: Fundraising, financial management and resourcing to achieve strategy
• Risks: Risks management and mitigation strategy to support informed decision-making
• Growth: Contributing to the organisation’s growth and footprint

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Have a strong interest in and commitment to IMA’s values and strategic goals
• Can participate actively in governance processes
• Have a background in the museum, performing arts or media sectors
• Can communicate effectively
• Be willing to commit time to prepare for and attend regular Board Meetings as well as carry out any actions after each meeting
• Offer commitment of time and other resources to provide vision and leadership as an effectively contributing Board Member

IMA is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons of all faiths and cultures.

A position description is attached.