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Director, Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI)Join us at the Australian Museum and help us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive changeLeadaworld-class natural historycollectionMake an impact at the country''s first museumKey leadership roleThe Australian Museum (AM) is the nation''s first museum and a leading advocate for the richness of life and the earth in Australia and the Pacific. The AM boasts more than 22 million scientific specimens and cultural objects in its collections and is a highly prized feature of the Sydney cultural experience. In 2024, its widely lauded exhibition Ramses and The Gold of the Pharaohs returned $57 million to the state of New South Wales. In 2027, the Museum will celebrate its 200th birthday. The AM is at the heart of conversations around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation and it promotes and celebrates First Nations'' culture. Through its Lizard Island Research Station, the Australian Museum continues to be a vital supplier of coral reef research and education for scientists and researchers from around the world. It is also a significantemployerin Sydney with a workforce of 500full-timeand volunteer staff.Anorganisationalredesign has created a rare and compelling opportunity to join this esteemed institution as the Director,Australian Museum Research Institute(AMRI).Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, Kim McKay AO, the Director, AMRI will provide dedicated operational leadershipforone of Australia''s most significant natural history and museum science research bodies. The roleis responsible forthe effective day-to-day functioning of AMRI and the strategic allocation of its resources to support the Museum''s research mission andAustralian Museum Science Research Strategy. Serving on the Executive Leadership team of the AM, the role leads eight direct reports and a division ofmore than100 staff across world-class research programs spanning Life & Geo Sciences, Natural Science Collection Enhancement, Collection Care & Conservation, Wildlife Genomics, Citizen Science, Climate Change and the iconic Lizard Island Research Station. With a strong focus on effective governance and operations, the role oversees budget management, research governance, regulatory compliance, and workforce capability development across the institute.The Director,AMRIand the Chief Scientist form a powerful leadership partnership at the heart of the AMRI.Thetwo roles share strategic accountability for AMRI''s performance, making joint decisions on major initiatives to ensure scientific priorities are aligned to the broader Australian Museumobjectives. While the Director, AMRI drives the operational excellence that enables world-class science, the Chief Scientist shapes the strategic research agenda that positions AMRI at the forefront of natural history and museum science nationally and internationally. Together, the two roles ensure AMRI''s scientific ambitions are matched by theorganisationalstrength to deliver them. Further information can be found in the Candidate Pack.We areseekinga strong and dynamic leader who is results driven andoperateswith high integrity. You will havedemonstratedsenior executive experience leading complex research, scientific, collections management, or academicorganisation, and bring proven capability in governance,financial management, and workforce leadership. With a collaborative approach and sound operational acumen, you will excel in translating strategic direction into outcomes, building high-performing teams, and engaging effectively with government agencies, universities, research institutions, and industry partners.To apply andto downloadthe candidate information pack please go towww.derwentsearch.com.auand click on ''searchjobs''.Your application requires a resumeof no more than four pagesand a cover letterof no more than two pageshighlighting your suitability and most relevant achievements. For further information, please emailor call Emma Alberici from Derwent on 0419 683 660.Derwent willmaintainconfidentiality with respect tocontact bypotential applicants.More information about AMRI can be found onAustralian Museum Research Institute. Applications close: 10:00 AM on Sunday 15 March 2026 AEST.