Sovereign Hill – Chief Executive Officer
- Unique executive leadership opportunity
- World famous – Multi – award winning; historically significant museums attraction
- Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
The Opportunity
Sovereign Hill is internationally recognised as Australia’s foremost outdoor museum. The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is a not-for profit community-based organisation that includes: Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, the Gold Museum, Blood on the Southern Cross and the historic pastoral property, Narmbool.
The Position
The successful candidate will provide executive leadership for the management and day to day operations of Sovereign Hill in accordance with the direction, policies and Budget established by the Board with the primary objective to continuously advance Sovereign Hill’s international standing as an accredited museum and as a major Australian cultural tourism attraction as well as its’ position as a highly-valued educational institution to ensure its ongoing independent and profitable commercial success.
Key attributes
- Proven contemporary people leader –– is credible with and can harness and inspire peers and others to apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve the common goal.
- Builds effective cross organisation teams and is committed to an ongoing cultural change agenda that embraces diversity and inclusion.
- Instils Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity. Exhibits gravitas and has the ability to advocate at the highest levels.
- Proven ability to analyse, formulate, initiate and implement successful management strategies
- A proven track record or has had success in leading a Not for Profit or Community-based organisation.
- Proven ability to communicate and negotiate with a wide range of organisations and individuals to enhance and expand community and financial support.
- Sound financial skills and business acumen at relevant senior level.
- Senior experience or a strong working knowledge in museum operations and the development and implementation of exhibition programs, public programs and interpretation programs using digital media would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of the tourism industry and/or education sector is desirable.
- Tertiary and Post-graduate qualifications, preferably in a management discipline, and the Company Directors Course or equivalent
For further information in confidence on this career defining opportunity, contact Jen D’Arcy-Smith at Korn Ferry on +61 3 9631 0320 or [email protected] / Sumant Dhumne on +61 3 9631 0311 or [email protected]
To apply confidentially, please register your interest to seek a full position description at https://kfopportunities.loop.jobs/jobs using reference keyword FB993.
Applications close on March 8th, 2018.
