Our client is looking to engage with prospective candidates experienced at the EL1 equivalent level. Our client is seeking candidates with a strong background in leadership, stakeholder engagement and management, and writing capabilities. Experience working with cultural institutes is highly desirable. Background in collection of cultural information and material is highly desirable. You will also have experience in data and generally good technical skills
What does the Area do:
The area cares for priceless collections, including films, photographs, video, and audio recordings as well as the world’s largest collection of printed and other resource materials. They undertake and encourage community-based research in a variety of sectors.
Our candidate:
The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
1. demonstrated knowledge and understanding of collection development and management principles within a cultural institution or community organisation, particularly in relation to the appropriate care and management of cultural and heritage materials
2. proven ability to manage change, competing priorities and strategic directions, with the ability to deliver high quality projects and outcomes, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty positively and flexibly.
3. strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, inspire and motivate staff, as well as building team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and management, and creating career development opportunities.
4. demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, in writing and verbally, to advise, liaise and effectively and respectfully negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. prior experience engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to achieve the goals of the program and organisation, with the ability to develop and implement operational activities and projects that align with organisational objectives.
6. experience undertaking research and providing analysis, guidance and briefing on complex matters as well as the ability to develop policy and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director, Print and Published is a key leadership position within the Collection Management program. The position is responsible for the operation, management, and performance of the Print and Published unit and will work collaboratively with the Collection leadership group to achieve the goals of the program and the organisation, to make the collection discoverable and accessible in culturally appropriate ways. The successful candidate will be solution focused, show initiative, practice sound judgement, think strategically, and have a positive approach to their work.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
7. managing and leading the operation of the unit, including undertaking detailed administration and reporting, resource management, staff management and development, recruitment, and unit planning.
8. taking responsibility for the performance and outputs of the unit. Working collaboratively with unit staff and peers, be innovative and lead projects to successful outcomes.
9. providing leadership and developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
10. taking a leading role in the research, development and implementation of policies, procedures, projects, and strategies.
11. providing high level expert / specialist advice on professional, technical and administrative matters in relation to the Agency collection in accordance with corporate, program and project goals, as well as providing written reports, statistics, submissions and complex correspondence.
12. working effectively at the Executive level of the Australian Public Service.
What is on offer
13. 15.4% Superannuation
14. Work life balance
15. Attractive salary package
You will ideally be an Australian Citizen and hold Baseline security clearance or an active Police check
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skills
Collection
qualifications
16. Print and publication
education
Secondary School/High School