THE OPPORTUNITY In accordance with the SES1 work level standards, you will: Work closely with the Deputy Director, as a critical enabler of the Artistic Programs Portfolio at the National Gallery of Australia Lead and take accountability for the Collection Management and Art Services departments and their associated functions Actively plan, influence and create stakeholder relationships to achieve specific and set objectives and represent the National Gallery authoritatively internally and externally Provide intellectual leadership and where necessary marshal expertise in the use of complex methods and techniques within the area of Collection Management and Art Services Plan and manage budgeted resources.
ABOUT THE GALLERY The National Gallery was first established in 1967 as the Commonwealth?of Australia's national cultural institution for the visual arts and opened to the public in October 1982.
The National Gallery, based in Kamberri/Canberra, is the custodian of the national collection and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape.
It has played a leadership role?in shaping visual arts culture across Australia and regions and continues to develop exciting and innovative ways to engage people with the national art?collection.
Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art.
Our Vision is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn.
The National Gallery is supporting the Australian Government's National Cultural Policy – Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place through the Sharing the National Collection pilot project which focuses on sharing the national collection with regional and remote communities.
WORKING AT THE GALLERY When employed by the National Gallery of Australia you will have the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading Australian and international art and artists.
We are located in the National triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.
We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.
The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.
We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply.
This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE We are seeking an inspiring leader who will provide thought leadership, creativity, innovation and collegiality across the National Gallery.
A warm and empathetic leadership style is essential; someone who is capable of motivating and inspiring colleagues across the organisation.
You will need to be forward thinking, self-motivated, resilient and adept at building relationships in a large, complex and fast-paced environment.
Your strong leadership credentials and ability to engender trust and respect will be complemented by sound judgement, a strong focus on results and the ability to resolve complex issues in the cultural sector context.
You will also have considerable museum experience, preferably in a collecting institution in the arts and culture sector in Australia.
With management experience at a senior executive level, you will be experienced in providing strategic leadership and direction as well as building the capability of your team and the organisation more broadly.
Your application should focus on your experience or potential to develop the following: 1. significant experience in one or more of the following functions: Registration, Conservation and/or library and archives management, preferably within a public art gallery 2. a highly advanced understanding of Collections Management Systems (CMS) 3. a demonstrated track record of simultaneously leading business-as-usual operations and project delivery, preferably within a public art gallery 4. a well-developed approach to consistent, ethical decision-making 5. the ability to clearly and succinctly articulate complex matters 6. the ability to negotiate in the context of highly complex and nuanced matters 7. a highly advanced understanding of the nature of identifying the types of risks within a public art gallery environment and the ability to generate solutions to successfully manage these while delivering outcomes