Passionate about archives, museums, and preserving our shared history? We’re looking for a visionary leader to take on the role of Executive Director, Records, Archives & Collections, overseeing records, archives, and curatorial functions that protect and celebrate NSW’s heritage. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of public records and museum collections to ensure our history remains accessible, relevant, and inspiring for generations to come.
What we do
State Records Authority NSW (State Records NSW) is a statutory body established under the State Records Act 1998 (the Act), which came into being on 31 December 2022. Its vision is to support transparent and accountable government by being an expert, best practice regulator.
State Records NSW provides oversight of recordkeeping across the NSW public sector. It supports effective and efficient recordkeeping by setting standards, promoting good practice, monitoring recordkeeping practice and compliance, and providing guidance, advice and resources.
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.
It brings history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, it manages NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.
These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, MHNSW creates opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, MHNSW promotes civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.
MHNSW believes that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.
Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).
What you’ll do with us:
This role is responsible for managing and delivering administration of the State Records Act to achieve the Government’s policy objectives for records and archives management across the New South Wales public sector. The role provides executive leadership of the records, archives, collections, curatorial, research, heritage and regional functions of MHNSW.
The role leads and directs the State Records Authority NSW (SRNSW) and is responsible for the statutory functions of the ‘Director’ in the State Records Act 1998.
Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.
Essential requirements of the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in related discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience and training.
- Experience managing a large collection of cultural material and archives.
- Willingness to work across MHNSW sites and ability to travel to multiple locations.