> STOP PRESS - Email Media Release Announcement
>
> Following Korn/Ferry International's successful placement of Dr George
> Macdonald to head up the new Museum of Victoria, we are pleased to
> announce that we are now acting for the Commonwealth of Australia in
> assisting to find a new Director for the National Museum of Australia,
> located in Canberra, the nation's capital.
>
> The enclosed advertisement is appearing in Australian national newspapers
> over the weekend of 12-13 June and will also be posted on select sites on
> the internet.
>
> If you have any queries or require further information in relation to this
> exciting opportunity please respond via return email.
>
> Please see the document below for further information.
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> DIRECTOR
> NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
> ______________________________
>
>
> The National Museum of Australia is seeking a dynamic and highly
> experienced Director to provide strategic leadership into the new
> millennium.
>
> This is an exciting phase in the Museum's development with its new
> building on Acton Peninsula in Canberra due to open in 2001.
>
> The Museum, which includes the Gallery of Aboriginal Australia, aims to be
> a centre of excellence for the understanding of Australian history,
> society and environment. Designed to appeal to a broad range of visitors,
> it will combine the best exhibition techniques, new multimedia
> technologies and live performances, to become one of the world's leading
> museums.  The Museum also has a strong emphasis on scholarship and
> research.
>
> The Director, the chief executive,  is responsible for the Museum's
> day-to-day operations and strategic planning, including the development of
> a range of exhibitions and other public programs. The current budget of
> approximately $13 million and some 80 staff is expected to increase to $16
> million and 115 staff in 2001.
>
> The successful applicant will demonstrate outstanding management and
> innovative leadership ability. Exceptional communication skills are
> essential to promote the Museum's purpose and programs with conviction and
> enthusiasm. The Director must also capitalise on opportunities offered by
> new technology to enhance access, education and scholarship. Proven
> business acumen is important, including the ability to balance a strategic
> business approach and a strong public interest focus.
>
> A relevant professional qualification is desirable.
>
> This is a statutory appointment under the National Museum of Australia Act
> 1980.  The Director is responsible for managing the Museum under the
> general direction of the Museum's Council, of which the Director is the
> executive member.
>
> A generous remuneration package will be negotiated for an appointment of
> up to seven years.
>
> Applications will be assessed against the relevant selection criteria
> which are available from the Advisory Consultants on (61 3) 9654 4588.
>
> Written applications to Korn/Ferry International, Level 51 101 Collins
> Street Melbourne, Vic 3000 Australia.  Quoting reference number M752/01 or
> fax on (61 3) 9650 9161 or by email to [log in to unmask] in
> Word 6 format only.
>
> Applications close 5th July 1999.
>
>
>
>

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