Sydney Living Museums cares for 12 of the NSW most important historic houses, museums and their collections: Elizabeth Bay House, Elizabeth Farm, Government House, Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Justice & Police Museum, Meroogal, The Mint, Museum of Sydney, Rose Seidler House, Rouse Hill House & Farm, Susannah Place Museum and Vaucluse House. All are listed in the NSW State Heritage Register. The Museum of Sydney and the Hyde Park Barracks on the National Heritage list and the Hyde Park Barracks is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Job Description:
The Head of Heritage provides operational leadership and expert advice in conservation, heritage management, collections care and capital works across Sydney Living Museums, to conserve and present the properties, collections and landscapes to the highest standards for the access, enjoyment and education of all visitors.
To apply you will need to submit the following:
- A current resume with two referees
- A covering letter 1-2 pages in length
- And respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 20 lines per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.
Targeted questions:
- Operating at a senior level in the heritage and collections sector, what knowledge, skills and relevant experience will you draw upon to ensure best practice conservation, interpretation and public access will be delivered by the Sydney Living Museums?
- Please give an example of your ability to strategically plan and deliver complex project which demonstrate utilising your leadership skilling managing and motivating a diverse team.
Click here for the PDF role description and candidate information guide for more information on the role and recruitment process.
Applications will only be accepted electronically through the following site: https://jobsnsw.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=00003E33.
