CareerPlan

Director, Museums Victoria Research Institute

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide strategic leadership to the Museums Victoria Research Institute, advancing research excellence, stewardship of State Collections, and public impact while championing First Peoples self-determination.

Role type

Senior Executive Director (Strategy & Operations)

Builds

Strategic vision, research programs, and public value for a major Australian museum organization

Domain

Cultural heritage, museums, and public sector

Required skills

Strategic planning, team leadership, cultural stewardship, partnership building, fundraising, governance

Preferred skills

Experience in First Peoples self-determination, knowledge of Australian museum sector

Responsibilities

Setting strategic direction, leading people and culture, stewarding State Collections, leading research programs, building partnerships, advocating for the Institute, managing resources and operations

Seniority

Senior Executive, strategic leadership