Acting CEO - Heritage Museum Leadership (Parental Leave)

Aster HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful heritage work

Board-level engagement

Parental leave cover role

Job summary

The Museum of Fire in Penrith, NSW, seeks an experienced CEO to lead operations, people and strategic direction during a parental leave cover. Reporting to the Board, you will steer day-to-day activities and ensure financial sustainability while delivering on the museum's strategic priorities.

You will oversee exhibitions, visitor services, fundraising and stakeholder engagement, working with staff and volunteers to maintain high-quality programs and strengthen partnerships while preserving

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in museum studies or related field; postgraduate preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with volunteers.
• Strong strategic planning and operational capabilities.
• Sound financial management, budgeting and reporting knowledge.
• Not-for-profit sector experience and stakeholder engagement.
• Fundraising, sponsorships and partnerships development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; Board liaison ability.
• Familiarity with payroll and accounting processes (Xero helpful).

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, people and strategic direction of the Museum of Fire.
• Oversee financial management, governance and risk for the organisation.
• Manage exhibitions, visitor services and community engagement.
• Lead fundraising, grants, sponsorships and partnerships for sustainability.
• Engage with the Board, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders.
• Ensure operational continuity during parental leave cover.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in museum studies

History

Cultural studies

Tools

Xero payroll

Job description

The Museum of Fire in Penrith, NSW, seeks an experienced CEO to lead operations, people and strategic direction during a parental leave cover. Reporting to the Board, you will steer day-to-day activities and ensure financial sustainability while delivering on the museum's strategic priorities.

You will oversee exhibitions, visitor services, fundraising and stakeholder engagement, working with staff and volunteers to maintain high-quality programs and strengthen partnerships while preserving