The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's iconic memorial to the service and sacrifice of Australians in times of war and peacekeeping. It is a building with a soul, attracting up to 700,000 visitors annually and featuring the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary times, whose efforts and experiences helped shape—and continue to shape—our nation.
The Shrine of Remembrance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any: ability, including people with disability; age; cultural background, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians; gender identity; parental or carer status; race; religion; sex; or sexual orientation.
Job vacancies
Director of Public Programs
- Key Executive Leadership Role
- Iconic Melbourne Landmark
- Contract, Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term Contract, 3 years
About us:
The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's pre-eminent memorial to the service and sacrifice of Australians in times of war and peacekeeping. It is a building with a soul, featuring the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary times whose efforts and experiences have shaped – and continue to shape – our nation.
A Melbourne cultural icon, the Shrine is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading visitor attractions. Major museum and educational facilities within the memorial facilitate provision of enhanced ceremonial, exhibition, education and learning programs to over one-million visitor and online audiences every year.
What you will do:
Serving as a pivotal member of the Shrine executive leadership team, the Director Public Programs (DPP) leads a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to deliver museum, education and learning programs that engage Victorians and visitors in commemoration. They hold high levels of individual responsibility and accountability, and their actions and performance are significant in sustaining the Shrine's reputation and in shaping its future. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What you will bring:
The role requires an individual of outstanding character and aptitude experienced in people management and capable of leading subject matter experts in the development and delivery of high-quality interpretative exhibitions, collection development and preservation, student education and public engagement programs.
Essential:
- Highly developed emotional intelligence and a demonstrated capacity to lead and manage multi-disciplinary creative teams; the ability to work independently and with others and as a part of a team.
- High-level verbal and written communication skills. Particularly the ability to write clear project proposals, procedures and policies; make public presentations and prepare professional submissions (including competency in Microsoft Office);
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills, including the ability to relate to people at all levels.
- Proven project and budget management aptitude and experience.
- Empathy for the objectives of the Shrine of Remembrance.
- Proven capacity to direct sequential projects to achieve agreed deadlines.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications, and substantial relevant experience in a related field.
Why Join Us:
The Shrine of Remembrance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any: ability, including people with disability; age; cultural background, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians; gender identity; parental or carer status; race; religion; sex; or sexual orientation.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (maximum of two pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria to www.careers.vic.gov.au. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 25 January.
For further information about this role please contact Genevieve Maguire (People and Culture Manager) on 0497 477 363 or email gmaguire@shrine.org.au.
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Shrine Governors (Four Positions)
- Exciting Honorary (Volunteer) Opportunity
- Iconic Melbourne Landmark
- Initial Two-Year Appointment
About us:
A Melbourne cultural icon, the Shrine is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading visitor attractions. Major museum and educational facilities within the memorial facilitate provision of enhanced ceremonial, exhibition, education and learning programs to over one-million visitor and online audiences every year.
The Position:
The Shrine wishes to recruit four Shrine Governors to join an existing team of Life Governors and Governors. Shrine Governors assist the Trustees with the conduct of ceremonial and other related activities at the Shrine. The time commitment required of each Governor is approximately 50 hours per year.
This role is offered on an initial two-year appointment.
The role provides the opportunity to be part of the delivery of the Shrine’s ceremonial program. Governors:
- Host ceremonial activities on behalf of the Board of Trustees and act as MC at commemorative services at the Shrine of Remembrance with live and broadcast audiences.
- Welcome and liaise with ex-service and veteran organisation representatives (including VIPs), service participants, attendees and visitors.
- Assist the Shrine’s Ceremonial Program Manager to address matters of ceremonial protocol with service organisers.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with other members of Shrine Personnel and the Shrine Guard.
- Following services: participate in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of services by submitting recommendations to the Ceremonial Committee.
- Participate in Life Governor and Governor meetings (in person or virtually).
- Representative participation in non-ceremonial Shrine programs and events (e.g., volunteer luncheons, exhibition launches, digital Shrine history productions, etc.).
What you will bring:
Essential:
- have empathy for the Shrine’s commemorative purpose and commit to upholding and adhering to its values and the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct
- be of good character and capable and competent to undertake their duties
- have good interpersonal and communication skills, including experience and confidence in public speaking
- commit to attend the Shrine as rostered on weekdays and weekends
- be willing to and capable of representing the Shrine, including assisting in ad hoc promotional activities related to the Shrine and its programs (on request)
Desirable:
- have current or prior military service in a leadership role
- have experience in presenting to broadcast audiences
- have knowledge of the history of the Shrine of Remembrance and the organisations which utilise it for ceremonial activities
- have protocol experience and/or understanding of ceremonial activities
- have a demonstrated interest in military history.
Why Join Us:
Working with us means being part of a dedicated team that values history, remembrance, and community.
The Shrine of Remembrance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any: ability, including people with disability; age; cultural background, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians; gender identity; parental or carer status; race; religion; sex; or sexual orientation.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (maximum of two pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria to www.careers.vic.gov.au. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 25 January.
For further information about this role please contact Genevieve Maguire on 0497 477 363 or email gmaguire@shrine.org.au.
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Tertiary student internship program
The Shrine offers student placements when suitable roles are available.
Confirmation details and insurance coverage will be required from the student's educational institute.
Please contact our People and Culture Manager for further information:
Mail: c/o Shrine of Remembrance
GPO Box 1603, Melbourne VIC 3001
phone: 03 9661 8128
email: HRServices@shrine.org.au
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