Director, Research Institute — Leadership & Impact

CAMD; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Director role at Museums Victoria Research Institute, reporting to the CEO & Director, guiding research strategy, stewardship of state collections and public impact across Melbourne sites.

Lead inclusive culture, champion First Peoples self-determination, build partnerships with government, industry and communities to deliver research excellence and long-term sustainability for Museums Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Setting a compelling vision and strategic direction for the Museums Victoria Research Institute, advancing Museums Victoria's strategic objectives and statutory responsibilities.
• Leading the Institute through its people, building an inclusive, high-performing culture and strengthening the leadership, capability and collaboration required for sustained impact.
• Providing strategic stewardship of the State Collections, advancing their development, preservation, research and accessibility in accordance with professional, cultural and legislative standards.
• Leading an ambitious research program that drives excellence, collaboration and innovation, and translates research into meaningful public value.
• Championing First Peoples self-determination and cultural authority, building respectful and reciprocal partnerships with Traditional Owners, custodians and communities, and advancing repatriation and culturally informed stewardship of cultural material and knowledge.
• Building influential partnerships across government, research, industry, cultural and community sectors, funding partners and Museums Victoria to advance the Institute's priorities and impact.
• Being a compelling advocate for the Institute, strengthening its public profile and advancing fundraising and philanthropic opportunities that support research, collections and long-term sustainability.
• Providing strategic stewardship of the Institute's people, financial resources and operations, with strong governance, integrity and accountability.

Job description

Director role at Museums Victoria Research Institute, reporting to the CEO & Director, guiding research strategy, stewardship of state collections and public impact across Melbourne sites.

Lead inclusive culture, champion First Peoples self-determination, build partnerships with government, industry and communities to deliver research excellence and long-term sustainability for Museums Victoria.