About us

The Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) exhibits an important regional collection spanning both art and historical items.

In recent years, CAM’s focus has been its artistic vision. Now recognised as one of Victoria’s top 4 regional galleries, CAM has:

• Commissioned contemporary artists, both local and beyond, to interpret and respond to the collection, sparking new connections, reflections and ideas;
• Taken up a distinctive position representing and championing living artists across Central Victoria; and
• Forged robust and ongoing partnerships with the local Jaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung, and other First Nations people.

The Chief Operations Officer will be a dedicated and experienced person working part time (0.6 FTE) with a small and visionary team. While continuing to build its artistic reputation with bold curation, CAM’s focus for the coming years will be building capacity. The Chief Operations Officer will lead strategic and business planning and management and ensure operations for CAM’s long-term future.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Professional experience and expertise in management, finance, governance and operations of a for purpose/not-for profit organisation.
2. Fluency in the use of information technology for all management, financial and marketing tasks.
3. Demonstrated track record of identifying and responding successfully to changed financial and other circumstances, evolving challenges and emerging opportunities.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in a small team meeting a big vision. Commitment to lead in a collaborative leadership structure.

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Applications are encouraged from applicants based in Central Victoria.

A position description is attached.