EL1 Manager, Public Programs

The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a professional to join the agency as an Executive Level 1

Role purpose

The Museum is seeking an experienced people manager with a strong track record in program development and delivery, audience engagement and project management.

The Manager of Public Programs is responsible for the oversight and delivery of major events and public programs for the Museum’s diverse audiences and is responsible for the management of the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre and programs. Responsibilities include forward planning and program development in alignment with the Museum’s exhibition program, budget management and support of business planning, collaboration and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring high quality programming and engagement is maintained.

Reporting to the Head of Visitor Experience the role directly manages a team of APS 6 Senior programs producers responsible for driving the development, delivery and evaluation of public programs for visitors ranging from early learners, families and access groups to teens and adults, and intergenerational audiences.

Key accountabilities

• Lead a team to collaborate and develop programs that are innovative, engaging and deliver high standards of engagement consistent with the Museum’s exhibitions, themes and audience interests.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager, Strategic Programs and other stakeholders to design and deliver the Museum’s a forward program of events aligned with the Museum’s key priorities and exhibition program.
• Lead the team to project manage program delivery overseeing operational logistics, risk assessment, budgets, resource coordination and staff capability.
• Oversee the safe operations of the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre and the delivery of regular programming for families and early learners, alongside school holiday, adult and intergenerational public programming.
• Support the Head of Visitor Experience in the development and delivery of work plans, budgets and reports.
• Prioritise safe work practices, accessibility and cultural safety across programs and staff development.
• Ensure programs reflect accessibility, cultural safety and inclusion standards, working closely with First Nations and access advisors.
• Monitor program performance and impact, using evaluation data, feedback and audience insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Manage contracts, budgets and logistics for public programs, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WH&S) by actively supporting a positive safety culture, following the Museum’s WHS policies and procedures, and complying with reasonable instructions to ensure alignment with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

To apply

Applicants must include a 2-page pitch addressing their suitability for the role against the essential and desirable Skills, experience and qualifications. Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.

Visit https://www.nma.gov.au/about/employment and apply online.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 18 January 2025.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. If you require, or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Contact Officer for this position.