By Watermark Search International Tuesday, 28 October, 2003 The Australian Museum has an outstanding international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research, community programs and exhibitions. The Museum was established in 1827 and is Australia’s oldest museum with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. The Museum is a statutory body funded by the NSW Government, and also by revenue generated from grants, sponsorships, fundraising activities and its commercial operations. The organisation has approximately 300 staff with a budget of $29 million. The Museum has entered an exciting new phase of revitalisation, aimed at ensuring it is best positioned to undertake the diverse range of science and public programs under its charter. As part of an organisational re-structuring, three senior executive positions have been established to form the Museum’s leadership team and support the Museum’s Board of Trustees. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SCIENCE AND COLLECTIONS This position reports to the Director, Australian Museum and, through the Director, will work closely with the newly formed Scientific Advisory Committee of the Museum to develop and implement strategies and policies for the division. The Scientific Research Program contributes to the management and conservation of natural resources in NSW and Australia and is integrated with the Museum’s educational and public programs. This role has key responsibilities for directing strategies to support the science and collections functions of the Museum, as well as to oversee the day to day management of these functions. The position also has responsibility for ongoing liaison and interaction with relevant scientific, educational, government and industry institutions. The role has leadership and management responsibility for a diverse group of staff who have unique global expertise. Candidates should possess relevant tertiary qualifications and have extensive experience in a scientific discipline, coupled with the ability to manage day to day operations of a complex research/educational division, ideally supported by experience and knowledge of collections management. Broad based senior management capabilities including strategic thinking, planning, change management and financial management are also required. Common selection criteria also apply. Remuneration package within the range of $122,500 to $143,450 per annum will be negotiated, as will the term of appointment. Ref: 5194