Manager

Lester Blades - Executive Search & Board Advisory; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lester Blades is seeking a Manager for the Motor Museum of Western Australia, located in Whiteman Park, to lead operations and engage with the community. The role offers a chance to shape the future of this iconic institution while ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Benefits

Collaborative and passionate working environment

Beautiful location within Whiteman Park

Opportunity to influence the future direction of the Museum

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and operational management experience (museum or tourism industry preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily museum operations, including staffing and visitor services.
• Manage and support a team of staff and volunteers.
• Develop and implement strategic and marketing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

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On behalf of the Board of the Motor Museum of Western Australia, Lester Blades is delighted to invite applications for the position of Manager of this iconic organisation, located in the beautiful Whiteman Park, 16kms northeast of the Perth CBD.

The Museum is home to an impressive collection of vehicles that tell the story of motoring history in Australia and beyond. As the Museum moves into an exciting new chapter, the Board is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead the dedicated team and help shape the future of the Museum.

About the Role

Reporting to the Museum Board, the Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, strategic leadership, and growth of the Motor Museum. This is a hands-on, multifaceted role that combines people management, budgeting and financial management, community engagement, and operational oversight, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of WA’s most unique cultural institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily museum operations, including staffing, visitor services, and maintenance

Manage and support a team of staff and volunteers

Develop and implement strategic and marketing plans to grow attendance and community involvement

Coordinate exhibitions, events, and marketing initiatives

Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the motoring community

Ensure financial sustainability through budget management, grant applications, and fundraising

Uphold compliance with safety and museum industry standards

About You

You’re a natural leader with a passion for heritage, community, and storytelling. You thrive in a collaborative environment, have deep management experience, and are comfortable wearing multiple hats. Ideally, you’ll bring:

Proven leadership and operational management experience (museum or tourism industry preferred)

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Financial and budget management experience

Ability to manage and motivate volunteers

Creative problem-solving and organisational skills

A passion for history, education, and the automotive world is highly desirable

What We Offer

A rewarding role at a much-loved WA institution

Collaborative and passionate working environment

Beautiful location within Whiteman Park

Opportunity to influence the future direction of the Museum

If you’re ready to lead a team that celebrates history on wheels and creates memorable visitor experiences every day, we’d love to hear from you.

People interested in this position are encouraged to request a copy of the Candidate Prospectus from Lester Blades on 08 9221 0744 or [e-mail] . Initial telephone enquiries to Geoff Blades on the same number are welcome.

Confidential applications should be in MS Word format and forwarded to Lester Blades - Executive Search & Board Advisory at [e-mail] , quoting reference LB303261.

We would prefer to receive your application as soon as possible.

Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.

Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.

ABOUT LESTER BLADES

Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEO’s and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.

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