Director, Exhibitions & Experiences

Join Museums Victoria: Director, Exhibitions & ExperiencesLocation: Melbourne, Australia
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (5 years)
Salary Range: TRP $279,239 - $401,017
Position Number: MV/0373
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer & DirectorWe are seeking an innovative and dynamic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team at Museums Victoria. This pivotal role is at the heart of our mission to create world-leading audience experiences across all platforms.If you are a visionary leader with a passion for exhibitions, creativity, and audience engagement, we want to hear from you!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the vision and strategy for onsite and digital audience experiences at Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks, and Immigration Museum.
• Creative Direction: Develop and implement a long-term exhibitions program, ensuring innovative and engaging content across all museum experiences.
• Revenue Growth: Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance philanthropic, corporate, and commercial partnerships.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with partners, community organisations, and government bodies, fostering collaboration and advocacy.
• Team Leadership: Inspire and lead a high-performing team, promoting a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in executive and creative leadership within major cultural institutions, with a strong track record in exhibition development and/or museum management.
• Expertise in Museology: Deep understanding of contemporary museums, exhibition design, digital innovation, and audience engagement practices, both nationally and internationally.
• Visionary and Strategic: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with our organisational goals and drive impactful audience experiences.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, partners, and community groups.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Extensive executive and creative leadership experience in a major cultural or similar organization.
• Proven success in developing and delivering large-scale exhibitions and long-term exhibition programs.
• Superior knowledge of contemporary museology trends, exhibition development, digital innovation, and curatorial principles.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Please refer to the position description for a full summary of the Key Selection Criteria.APPLICATION PROCESSTo apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your vision for the role and your relevant experience. Successful candidates will need to undergo a National Police Records Check, and Working with Children Check.Applications Close: Friday 12 July 2024Contact: Please contact Sean Royal, Chief Operating Officer, on +61 434 607 482 or via email at to discuss this opportunityJoin us at Museums Victoria and make your mark in transforming the museum experience for audiences around the world!