Position at Australian Museum

Manager, Anthropology and Culture
Scientific Officer Grade 4/5,
Australian Museum

Permanent Full-time. Job Ref:.AM411 Total remuneration package
valued up to $102,074 p.a. Including salary ($82,244 - $92,500),
employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the
Anthropology and Culture Unit in both the tangible and intangible
cultural heritage areas.

Selection criteria: High level experience in Anthropology and
Culture as well as management of cultural collections, preferably in
a leadership role. Experience in working with Indigenous
communities. Expert knowledge of both tangible and intangible
cultural heritage issues including intellectual property and
traditional knowledge issues. Strategic thinking and planning skills
of a higher order, particularly in relation to forging new
partnerships and implementing policies and strategies. High level
financial, project management, staff management, negotiation skills
and problem solving skills to resolve conflicting views. Ability to
lead a team and be part of a team. High level communication skills,
written and spoken, especially at a senior level with Museum
administrators, researchers and public sector agencies. Tertiary
qualifications in Anthropology or a related discipline.

Inquires:

    Vinod Daniel
    +61 2 9320 6115
    vinod.daniel<-a t->austmus< . >gov< . >au

Information Pack Access information packages at

    <URL:http://www.australianmuseum.net.au>

Applications Marked 'Confidential' to:

    Human Resources Officer
    Human Resources Unit
    Australian Museum
    6 College St
    Sydney NSW 2010
    hr<-a t->austmus< . >gov< . >au

Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2008

Vinod Daniel
Head, Cultural Heritage and Science Initiatives Branch
Chairman, AusHeritage
Australian Museum
6 College Street
Sydney NSW 2010
Australia
+61 2 9320 6115
+61 411 021 600
Fax: +61 2 9320 6210


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