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About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.  The AM is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 19.5 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures and science accessible and relevant to everyone.

The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, the Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

About the role:

The NSW Government announced in June 2018 that the AM will receive $50 million to expand its touring exhibition halls in the first phase of the AM’s Master Plan. The new exhibition halls will open in early 2021 with the blockbuster exhibition, Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh. As well as the transformed exhibition spaces, the refurbishment will also create new education facilities, space for a new museum shop and café and other amenities. A multi-million capital campaign will support these Phase 1 refurbishments and it is anticipated a future capital campaign will require significant philanthropic funding to support the second phase of the AM’s Master Plan.

The Capital Campaign Manager secures financial support for the capital campaign from private sources including individual donors, Trusts & Foundations, corporate partnerships, and government grants. The role works closely with the Capital Campaign Committee, the AM’s Executive Leadership Team and the Master Plan project team to secure private funding for the capital campaign. The role manages the day-to-day operations of the Capital Campaign and works collaboratively with the Development and Partnerships teams to secure and steward donors and supporters of the AM.

Essential Requirements:

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