About the role
This is a strategic leadership role that is responsible for leading and managing the Branch that represents, cares for and develops the Museum’s natural science collections, undertaking research on those collections and ensuring effective implementation of the Museum’s Science Strategy. The position reports to the Director Australian Museum Research Institute, Science and Learning.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field of the natural sciences at the level of PhD or Masters.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description.
For more information please download the documents Role Description and Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
Applicants must submit:
1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the above essential requirements and also include a response to the following two questions.
- Q1: Please outline (including examples) your relevant leadership experience in managing, budgeting and communicating essential aspects of a diverse high performing team.
- Q2: Please outline (including examples) your relevant experience in communicating the strategic goals of your organisation to a diverse set of external stakeholders.
2. Resume
Please see the full advertisement on Jobs NSW for more information.
How to apply
Please apply by going to the advertisement on Jobs NSW (Job Reference: 00003X01) and clicking “Apply Online”.
The Australian Museum welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.
New employment legislation applies to the NSW public sector with effect from 24th February 2014. All current and new Public Service non-executive employees will be employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisation priorities and/or personal development plans.
