Powerhouse Museum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced & driven strategic leader to lead the Collection division at The Powerhouse Museum.
The Head of Collection manages the Collection, including acquisition, management, and preservation. The role is also responsible for developing strategies, projects, and initiatives while managing the budget and leading the staff. The role implements innovative museum practices that cater to the organisation’s research and community needs and collaborates on developing and delivering the Collection. The role oversees establishing and developing new policies, processes, and systems to drive new ways of working and cross-divisional collaboration.
About Powerhouse
The Powerhouse Museum sits at the intersection of arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. We are undertaking a landmark $1.2 billion infrastructure renewal program, spearheaded by the creation of the new museum, Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the renewal of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.
The Powerhouse is the custodian of over half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of Australia’s finest and most diverse collections. We are also undertaking an expansive digitisation project to provide new access levels to the Powerhouse Collection. To find out more, take a tour through powerhouse.com.au
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This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in regional locations.
