Manager, Heritage Centre Full Time, Permanent

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Staff discount at onsite cafe

Sydney Showground complimentary items

Job summary

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) seeks a proactive Manager, Heritage Centre to lead the Archives, Library and Museum. You will steer governance, collections, and staff to ensure long-term preservation and access, while supporting exhibitions and partnerships.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to implement policies and budgeting that align with RAS heritage goals, including donor engagement and collection growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in archives/collections management or heritage operations.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with primary sources and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Heritage Centre activities, strategy, and budget planning.
• Oversee archival governance, appraisal, storage, access, and conservation programs.
• Manage collection growth, donor engagement, and policy development.
• Plan and deliver exhibitions and liaise with donors, researchers and supporters.

Skills

Heritage governance

Staff leadership

Documentation standards

Stakeholder engagement

Exhibitions planning

Primary sources

Education

History/Cultural studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Experience Australia’s largest annual ticketed event
• Dual Sales and Account Management Role
• Work Life balance and flexibility
• Salary packaging
• Salary protection insurance
• Novated Lease
• Free Onsite Parking
• A very generous Employee Assistance Program
• Sydney Royal Easter Show complimentary tickets and meals
• Staff draws to win tickets to Sydney Showground events
• Subsidised Superannuation life insurance premiums
• Staff engagement events & Wellness programs
• Exclusive membership program for employees of Sydney Olympic Park

Why work with us?

• Experience Australia’s largest annual ticketed event
• Dual Sales and Account Management Role
• Work Life balance and flexibility
• Salary packaging
• Salary protection insurance
• Novated Lease
• Free Onsite Parking
• A very generous Employee Assistance Program
• Sydney Royal Easter Show complimentary tickets and meals
• Staff draws to win tickets to Sydney Showground events
• Subsidised Superannuation life insurance premiums
• 15% Staff discount at onsite cafe
• Staff engagement events & Wellness programs
• Exclusive membership program for employees of Sydney Olympic Park

About The Role…

Are you an experienced heritage, archives or collections professional who enjoys balancing strategy, stewardship and service? Do you thrive on leading a small specialist team, building strong relationships, and making collections accessible while ensuring longterm preservation?

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is seeking a capable and proactive Manager, Heritage Centre to lead the activities and administration of the RAS Archives, Library and Museum and manage the staff within the Heritage team.

Most wellknown for the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show, the RAS also delivers a wide range of educational, cultural and community programs across NSW.

In this role you will provide leadership and direction for the Heritage Centre, delivering the Heritage strategy and ensuring strong collection management practices are in place. You will oversee archival and collection governance (including appraisal, retention, access, storage and conservation programs), manage collection growth through acquisition and donor engagement, and establish policies, procedures, planning and budgeting to support the Heritage Centre’s longterm goals.

You will also lead the planning and delivery of exhibitions and displays, work closely with internal stakeholders and committees, and liaise externally with donors, researchers, consultants and supporters to support RAS heritage initiatives.

About You…

You are an organised and consultative leader with strong attention to detail and documentation standards, and you bring proven experience in archives/collections management and/or heritage operations. You are confident working with primary sources, implementing sound systems and processes, and providing highquality service to internal and external stakeholders.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Demonstrate

• Eligibility for professional membership to the Australian Society of Archivists (highly regarded).
• Qualifications in History, Cultural Studies or similar (highly regarded).
• Demonstrated experience in archival/collection management, research and analysis, and working with primary sources and records.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of documentation and recordkeeping standards.
• Experience in exhibition planning and delivery (highly regarded).
• People leadership experience, including staff supervision, workload planning and performance conversations.
• Budget management capability, including monitoring expenditure and supporting annual budget/CAPEX processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence preparing reports/presentations for stakeholders.
• A mature, professional style with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability and initiative.
• Willingness to work with a degree of flexibility (some evening/weekend work may be required).

About Us…

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has been an influential force in the direction and development of Australian agriculture through competitions, education and events since its foundation in 1822. The RAS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting agricultural development and rural communities in Australia.

The RAS manages the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry and Sydney Showground, which hosts a huge range of events and professional sporting codes including AFL and Cricket.

We thank you for your interest in the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Sydney Showground and look forward to receiving your application.