Director, Museums Victoria Research Institute

Lead the Museums Victoria Research Institute into its next chapter, shaping its strategic direction, inspiring its people, advancing research excellence and stewardship of the State Collections, and serving as a compelling advocate and ambassador for the Institute and its impact. 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, …

- Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within a research institute, museum, or comparable cultural/heritage organisation

- Demonstrated ability to shape and execute strategic direction at an organisational or institutional level

- Strong people leadership skills, including inspiring, motivating, and developing diverse teams

- Track record of advancing research excellence and managing research programs or initiatives

- Experience in or understanding of stewardship of collections (cultural, scientific, or state collections)

- Excellent advocacy and ambassadorial skills, with the ability to represent the Institute compellingly to external stakeholders

- Relevant tertiary qualifications, likely at postgraduate level (e.g., in a research discipline, museum studies, or management)