SES 1 Branch Head, Assistant Director Public Programs

The successful applicant will show strong strategic leadership, drive the development and delivery of major exhibitions, programs and initiatives.

Position OverviewAs an SES Branch Head at the Australian War Memorial (the Memorial) you will be a key member of the senior leadership team and Corporate Management Group, and will play an integral role in delivering key outcomes and priorities involving significant leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for major work areas, focusing on translating high-level Memorial priorities into actionable policy and program delivery, managing substantial resources, building high-performing teams, and providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders. 

As the Branch Head for Public Programs you will lead and manage multiple teams with particular focus on commemoration through public exhibitions, education, historical research, the delivery of major national ceremonies – including ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and the promotion of events.

In addition, you will represent the Memorial on Inter-departmental Working Groups and at other agency forums and must ensure at all times to be operating in accordance with legislative and governance obligations, working collaboratively to deliver outcomes, and responding flexibly to current and emerging issues.   

The successful candidate will be offered up to 12-month non-ongoing employment, with the potential for extension and/or ongoing appointment.

About You

You will have highly developed negotiation, influencing and engagement skills and the ability to articulate issues, provide effective solutions and present confidently at senior levels within the public and private sectors. 

You will possess senior industry experience relevant to the role requirements within a museum or related sector.

You will be:

• An innovative thinker who has an ability to manage multiple priorities:
• Able to harness information from a variety of sources and have well developed analytical skills. 
• Highly motivated and have an agile approach that enables you to anticipate opportunities and encourage creativity and innovative ideas.
• Have demonstrated competency in cultural considerations relevant to exhibitions

Position Duties

Working directly to the Director of the Australian War Memorial, the position will be responsible for the following:

Mandatory RequirementThis position requires the successful candidate to have (or the ability to obtain and maintain) a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable. In addition, membership of relevant professional associations or institutes will be well regarded.

Position Eligibility

• Applicants will also be required to undertake a psychometric evaluation, character and security checks. The psychometric evaluation will not determine successful appointment but will be used to inform interview and referee processes.
• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency of Australia to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Preparing Your ApplicationYour application should include a CV and a statement of claims (a short ‘pitch’ of a maximum of 500 words) drawing out:

• Why you are interested in this position, 
• What you offer the Memorial, 
• Your skill set against the selection criteria (including relevant career history and achievements).