The role has responsibility for audience engagement and operational management of the public-facing side of the Museum.
The Organisation
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier’s priorities in South Australia. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They are committed to providing professional advice and services, and more importantly, don’t see what they do as “just a job”.
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together.
Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research.
The Opportunity
The Deputy Director, Engagement will be accountable to the Director, SA Museum for the leadership, development and management of the Museum’s Projects and Programs, Access and Learning, Visitor Experience and Design, Digital and Communications functions. The incumbent is responsible for transforming the Museum experience by developing and implementing the strategies that connect the Museum and its breadth of activities with its audiences in line with the SA Museum 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. The role has responsibility for strategic and operational management of the public-facing side of the Museum.
Special Conditions:
- The incumbent will be required to participate in the department’s Performance Management Program.
- The incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate and relevant Employment Screening Assessment(s) required for this role in line with the DPC Employment Screening Policy.
This role requires:
– National Police Check (required for all roles)
– Working with Children Check
Requirements:
- Possess a discipline relevant tertiary qualification.
- Substantially meets the Executive Competencies.
About You
- Proven experience in translating strategic goals into tangible outcomes, lead multi-disciplinary teams and establish a culture of performance, professionalism and continuous improvement to drive business excellence
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills and demonstrated success in achieving changes through collaboration and exercising influencing skills with various stakeholders
- Ability to develop and implement new strategic initiatives to a wide range of stakeholders to meet high level organisational objectives
- Demonstrated experience in leading and undertaking complex transition or change management activities, which have critical importance to strategic organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong/constructive relationships and networks including proven capability to communicate and liaise effectively, consult and negotiate, with a range of stakeholders and customers across all tiers of Government and the Arts and Cultureindustry at a senior level.
- Demonstrated ability to identify strategic and operational issues, think laterally and apply analytical, qualitative and research skills to develop appropriate creative strategies for resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to continually seek and capitalise on opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships, and to develop a knowledge of each client’s business, organisation and objectives.
Our Commitment
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
How to Apply
Enquiries to Brian Oldman – Director, South Australian Museum
Phone: 08 8207 7391
Email Address: [email protected]
To apply please submit your current CV and cover letter addressing the role descriptions selection criteria via the link – DPC Career Portal
