Director, Research Institute: Strategy & Impact

Museums Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Museums Victoria invites a Director for the Museums Victoria Research Institute to lead a nationally significant research program across multiple sites in Melbourne. The role focuses on strategic direction, research excellence, and stewardship of the State Collections, advancing public impact and cultural authority.

The appointment is full-time for five years, reporting to the CEO/Director, and requires building an inclusive culture, leveraging partnerships, and guiding resources to sustain

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

Museums Victoria invites a Director for the Museums Victoria Research Institute to lead a nationally significant research program across multiple sites in Melbourne. The role focuses on strategic direction, research excellence, and stewardship of the State Collections, advancing public impact and cultural authority.

The appointment is full-time for five years, reporting to the CEO/Director, and requires building an inclusive culture, leveraging partnerships, and guiding resources to sustain