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ACMI is Australia’s national museum of screen culture. Based in Melbourne/*Naarm, it is a place for our communities to navigate the universe of film, TV, video games and art with us. ACMI celebrates the wonder and power of the screen culture – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers. ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals, and industry and education programs – both in-venue and online – explore the stories, technologies and creators that make our shared screen culture.

Join ACMI and lead ACMI’s commercial and business activities as our Executive Director, Commercial & Operations. Reporting to the Director/CEO, and joining ACMI’s Senior Leadership Team, this role is offered on a full-time fixed-term basis (3 years). The role leads our Commercial & Operations Division to ensure ACMI’s operations encompassing human, material and financial resources are best aligned to achieve business outcomes. The role acts as Board Secretary and is responsible for driving all Board business and governance. Focusing on developing and implementing a long-term strategic approach to ACMI’s operations the role ensures optimal operational, financial, environmental and community outcomes which place ACMI central to the creative industries ecology at the city, state and national level.

Our ideal team member will have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in the creative industries and significant experience in government relations. With the ability to drive cultural and commercial outcomes in a creative or innovative context you are an experienced leader with a successful track record of guiding teams to deliver commercial outcomes. You will be a skilled relationship builder and stakeholder manager with a deep understanding of the contribution publicly funded arts/creative industries make to contemporary society. With strong organisational and project management skills, you will be able to confidently prioritise activities, managing competing demands and deadlines.

If successful you can expect to become part of a talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture, technology and media, cultural diversity, and inspiring new forms of creativity in our communities.

To apply follow the online application process, submit your resume with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role (no more than two pages please).

Please note interviews will take place in the week commencing 1 May 2023.

ACMI is a child-safe workplace and actively promotes the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children from all backgrounds. ACMI is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace that supports diverse thinking and innovation. ACMI encourages applications from First Nations People, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTIQA+ community and all sectors of the community. Please contact us at [email protected] or 03 8663 2200 to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Record check and, if required by ACMI, an International Police Record check ACMI organises and covers the cost of these checks, which are administered online.

*Naarm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne which encompasses the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, a collective of five Aboriginal language groups, the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wathaurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung. 

For more information or to apply visit: JobsVic.