Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (incorporating the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Mint Museum and Sydney Observatory Associate Director Collections and Museum Services The Museum is a leading cultural facility and cultural resource in Australia, with an extensive collection representing the fields of science, technology, social history and decorative arts. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated person who is keen to contribute to the further development of the Museum's position as Australia's largest and most diverse Museum. You will be required to provide leadership to and manage the functions of the Collections and Museum Services Division of the Museum in order to support the Museum's mission and achievement of its corporate goals. To fulfil this demanding yet rewarding role, you will have proven management experience and a record of achievement at a senior level in cultural institutions. You will have an extensive background in and detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles and issues concerning collection development and research, conservation, registration, and the interpretation and presentation of the collection particularly through exhibitions and education and visitor programs. You will have superior people and financial management skills and experience, and have proven leadership and change management skills. You will have superior communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a proven track record of providing high level authoritative advice to your Chief Executive and Board. You will have a commitment to the implementation of equity and cultural diversity principles in the workplace and a proven capacity to integrate this into your work. Tertiary qualifications in an area related to the museum's collection and its management are highly desirable. Remuneration package within the range of $97,985 - $106,465 pa on a five year contract. For an information package, please contact Linda Bojarski, on (02) 92170362. For further information please contact Terence Measham, on (02) 92170363. Applications (quoting Pos.No: 97/01) to Personnel Clerk, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, PO Box K346, Haymarket, NSW 1238 by 21 February 1997.