Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/MV0425
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Museums Victoria is Australia's most visited museum organisation, stewarding world-class collections and experiences across Melbourne Museum, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Scienceworks, Immigration Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and IMAX Melbourne. Our Vision connects people with trusted knowledge through research, exhibitions and programs onsite and online.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is a rare opportunity to provide strategic leadership to the Museums Victoria Research Institute and advance its performance, impact and long-term sustainability.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer & Director, you will set a compelling vision and strategic direction for the Institute, lead its research program and provide strategic stewardship of the State Collections.
You will build an inclusive, high-performing culture, champion First Peoples self-determination and cultural authority, and strengthen the partnerships, capability and resources required to deliver research excellence, collaboration, innovation and enduring public impact.
As Director of the Museums Victoria Research Institute, you will be responsible for:
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria in the position description for the qualifications, experience and capabilities required for this position.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a full-time, five-year fixed-term appointment. The classification of this position Public Entity Senior Executive Service-2.
The Museums Victoria Research Institute team is based across all of Museums Victoria's sites, and the Director will work inclusively across these locations to connect and lead the team.
OUR COMMITMENT
Museums Victoria is strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We create and maintain a child safe environment and have zero tolerance for child abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable.
Museums Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate all communities. Museums Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, gender identities and sexual orientations.
We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support to participate, please contact Job at [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing.
To arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Andre, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Director via email at [email protected].
To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page.
Please submit the following two documents with your application:
Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the position as set out in the position description.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in further assessments as part of the selection process.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5 November 2026 (11:59pm)