Agency Overview
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.
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About the role
The Venues Manager is an exciting new role created to develop and lead a new Venues unit focused on growing and maximising commercial revenue generated from venue hire activities and related commercial agreements. The Venues unit is a client and customer service focused team, responsible leveraging commercial catering opportunities. By working with commercial partners, you will be instrumental in contributing to the commercial growth expansion of one of the most unique event venues in Sydney.
You will need a solid background in high-quality venues and event management, exceptional customer and sales skills, and commercial acumen.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate;
- Tertiary qualifications in event management or business-related subject and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing venues and commercial hospitality business activities within a diverse hospitality, heritage or cultural organisation.
- Experience managing commercial leases and food & beverage partnerships to deliver increased revenues and patronage.
- Proven knowledge and demonstrated policy development skills with experience in preparing and implementing venue hire policies and event management protocols in a complex and dynamic environment, preferably within a specialty or heritage venue.