Assistant Director, Content and Storytelling

Full-time, Ongoing, EL2 position
- $133,382 - $145,386 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
- Australia’s leading museum located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced leader to join our Content and Storytelling division as Assistant Director, Content and Storytelling in this ongoing Executive Level 2 position.

As one of Sydney’s most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire.

We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future.

The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Director and working in close collaboration with the senior executive team and key external stakeholders, the Assistant Director - Content and Storytelling, leads research, exhibitions, digital and first nations teams, with the responsibility for supporting the realisation of the Museum’s vision and identity in a complex and changing environment.

This position combines a mix of strategic and operational factors, with an emphasis on inclusive leadership, editorial judgement and talent development. The position will contribute as a core member of the executive team, adding to the broader agenda and strategic priorities under the ANMM’s Strategic Vision and Corporate Plan. With a focus on building capability and customer service excellence, the position will embed a culture of responsive storytelling, collaboration and innovation across the Museum.

The role plays a pivotal role in shaping the Museum’s success. It is an ongoing, full-time and Sydney based role.

**Key Accountabilities**
Under broad direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

- Develop and lead high performing, collaborative and responsive exhibition and storytelling teams that works collectively and generously across the organisation.
- Integrate storytelling in its many forms across all sections of the organisation, putting the visitor/audience at the heart.
- Support the key section Heads in building internal capability and in the establishment and delivery of collective and individual KPI’s that drive the ambition of the strategic framework.
- Identify and develop commercialisation opportunities and profitable revenue streams across the Museum.
- Manage budgets to achieve defined deliverables to a high level of performance and best value for money.
- Exercise independent judgement that advances the work of the Museum.

**Selection Criteria**
- Senior leadership experience in managing diverse and complex teams.
- Demonstrated experience in budget analysis and management.
- Proven communication, negotiation and presentation skills, including the ability to represent the museum in formal and informal situations.
- Understanding of role and significance of a national museum.
- Experience in storytelling and audience engagement across a range of mediums.
- Ability to adapt and adjust to the changing technology and visitor expectations.

**Qualifications and/or relevant experience required**
**Desirable**
- Experience working with APS agencies or cultural institutions.
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, digital or cultural sectors.