Leader Learning and Engagement

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), owned and operated by the City of Launceston, is one of Australia’s oldest cultural institutions and the largest cultural network within regional Australia. Established in 1891, the QVMAG includes the Museum at lnveresk and the Art Gallery at Royal Park and is seeking a dynamic and community focussed leader to drive the institution’s learning and engagement initiatives in line with our strategic objectives.

Position Title:        Leader Learning and Engagement

Position Number:  POS1617

The Leader Learning and Engagement is a permanent full time position, responsible for leading the strategic and operational implementation of public and education programs at QVMAG. This includes leading the team to deliver public programs, formal and informal learning experiences, and Planetarium experiences. Programs are delivered on site, offsite and online.

This role shapes the program, and supports the team, to ensure programs are dynamic and relevant, responsive to changing audience needs, and helping to grow QVMAG’s audiences.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and leading a team to deliver successful education and public programs, ideally in the cultural sector.
• Proven project management skills in relation to planning, developing and scheduling learning and public programs, ideally in the cultural sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the latest educational theories and practices as they relate to museum and art education.
• Manage & Develop People: Lead, mentor and develop team members to achieve required skills and to work efficiently.
• Demonstrated success in building audiences through education and public program offerings.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Shane Fitzgerald, General Manager Creative Arts & Cultural Services on 03 6323 3700.

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Thursday, 21 November 2024.