Assistant Director Exhibitions Executive level 1 This is an Affirmative Measures opportunity. This position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
Our Journey
AIATSIS has a proud identity as Australia's only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led national cultural institution that celebrates, educates, and inspires people from all walks of life to connect with the rights, knowledge, cultures and stories of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We play a vital role in developing deeper and shared understandings of our Nation's history and future on Australia's truth-telling journey, working towards collective healing.
Our Vision
To create a world in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights, knowledge, cultures and stories are recognised, respected, celebrated and valued.
Our Purpose
We are the only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural institution solely dedicated to telling the story of Australia's First Nations peoples. We collect, steward and appropriately share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge through our collection, our leadership in research and our network of collaborations and partnerships.
Vacancy Information Job Reference: 249_11/24
Classification: Executive level 1
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $110,115 - $120,025
Group: Collection Services
Area: Collection Development and Care
Employment Status: Ongoing
Hours: Full time
Close Date: 11.30pm, Sunday 15 December 2024
Contact Person
Ophelia Rubinich
02 6129 3903
About the Group
The Collection Services Group is responsible for the development, management, and preservation of the AIATSIS Collection.
Role Summary
The Assistant Director, Exhibitions is an exciting new key leadership position within the Collection Development and Care program. This creative and strategic role focuses on the production and delivery of permanent and temporary physical and online exhibitions. By working collaboratively with others, the Assistant Director Exhibitions will create opportunities for everyone to encounter, engage with and be transformed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights, knowledge, cultures and stories.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Managing and leading a team, including undertaking detailed administration and reporting, resource management, staff management and development. Taking responsibility for the performance and outputs of the team. Working collaboratively with colleagues, being innovative and leading projects to successful outcomes. Providing leadership and developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Taking a leading role in the development and implementation of collection-related policies, procedures, projects and strategies. Providing high-level expert/specialist advice on professional, technical and administrative matters in relation to the AIATSIS collection. Working effectively at the executive level of the Australian Public Service. Cultural capability - essential
Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills.
Skills, knowledge and personal attributes
To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed stakeholder engagement skills with a strong understanding and experience in collection development and management principles within a cultural institution or community organisation.
What we offer
We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and can attend to your family commitments. That is why we offer:
Great salary conditions 15.4% Superannuation Competitive leave entitlements, including 20 days annual leave, 18 days personal leave, cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave, up to 18 weeks parental leave, and the ability to purchase extra leave. Health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu vaccinations. For eligible employees, generous study leave, course fee and materials assistance, to undertake relevant accredited study. Paid leave during end of year shutdown Flexible working conditions. How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply through our online recruitment system (eRecruit). You will need to address both the Cultural Capability and skills, knowledge and personal attributes sections in your response. Your cultural competency will carry more weight than other factors in the assessment.
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