Organisational Relationship

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the execution and continued development of the components for a strategic plan, business plan and fundraising plan.
• Project manage any identified key initiatives that assist with the establishment of the Museum.
• Develop and maintain business systems and processes (including technology systems) as required to set up a new Museum.
• Directs the Museum’s pre-opening operations, including supervising any volunteers.
• Assist in creating a strong financial backbone – balanced budgets, sufficient cash reserves, grant applications and financial management.
• Supervise and coordinate facilities, planning, maintenance, improvement and expansions.
• Supervise and coordinate periodic financial and operating reports to the Board.
• Manage proposals, negotiations and contracts with third parties in relation to establishment of the Museum.
• Assess the several risks that impact the operation and assets of the Museum.
• Supervise legal matters on behalf of the Museum.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to provide strong leadership and strategic direction. Experience developing (with a board of directors) and implementing strategic plans.
• Excellent planning, time management and communication skills.
• Interpersonal and team interaction skills; ability to work with a diverse community.
• Broad project management and problem skills especially with regards to start-up situation.
• Experience in the areas of financial development and management including fundraising, budget preparation and administration.
• Display the capacity to supervise, motivate and work effectively with different stakeholders including the Board, staff, volunteers, members and the general public.
• Must be a team player with experience working across NFPs or community-based organisations.
• Ability to creatively provide solutions to problems while making and implementing decisions quickly and soundly.
• Ability to assimilate a high volume of information across disciplines and departments, providing leadership and support to senior staff and experts in each of those disciplines.
• The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of experience at an executive or senior managerial level.
• Experience in or with museums, arts or non-profit organisations a plus.
• Appreciation of the history of the contribution of the Chinese in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requires a Bachelor’s degree
• Ten years of experience at executive level of management involving operational and financial disciplines with at least five years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in administration, community relations and fundraising is required

Location

• Flexible working arrangements including space at Haymarket HQ (63-69 Dixon St, Haymarket)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

For queries please email Stephen FitzGerald: [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.