The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join the Facilities, Security and Safety team as Head of Facilities, Security and Safety in this ongoing Executive Level 2 position. About the Australian National Maritime Museum As one of Sydney's most visited museums, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares our national maritime story across Australia and the world, online, onsite and through research, presentations and travelling exhibitions, and provides must-visit museum experiences that delight and inspire. We connect our visitors with the oceans and waterways that are the heartbeat of who we are. From deep time to modern Australian and beyond, we explore our past, our present and future as an island nation shaped by sea, offering a sustainable and cohesive vision for the future. The Museum welcomes over 2.5 million local, interstate and international visitors annually, and is supported by a thriving and passionate staff, membership, volunteer and education base. Find out more at sea.museum . The key duties of the position include About the Role The Head of Facilities, Security and Safety is responsible for leading the operational management of the Museum's facilities, security, and site safety functions to ensure the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Museum site. This includes day-to-day oversight of building maintenance, asset performance, and service delivery, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards and performance expectations. The role leads the planning and delivery of all capital works projects and contracts, working closely with a combination of inhouse staff, volunteers and specialist contractors to deliver high quality outcomes. It assumes overall responsibility for the section budget, procurement of materials, equipment and services, and the management of operational and maintenance programs. The position also oversees contracted and inhouse security operations, emergency preparedness, and site safety initiatives, ensuring the Museum provides a secure and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers and visitors. Please note: This recruitment process is intended to fill both current and future vacancies. While the position on offer is ongoing, a merit pool of suitable applicants may be established to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the next 18 months. Key Accountabilities Under broad direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Facilities, Security and Safety team, fostering a culture of innovation, commitment, and high performance. Align departmental vision and operations with the Museum's strategic objectives, ensuring a clear sense of purpose across the team. Oversee facilities, security, safety, and maintenance operations through staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure reliable and efficient service delivery. Plan and manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs to minimise disruption and meet performance targets. Lead and manage capital works projects, including planning, budgets, contracts, timelines, and stakeholder engagement. Develop, manage, and review budgets for Facilities, Assets, Capital Works, and Sustainability Services, ensuring cost control and accountability. Build and maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, managing contracts and tenders to achieve professional, efficient, and value-for-money outcomes. Monitor environmental performance and sustainability initiatives, reporting on results and compliance with government requirements. Act as the primary point of escalation for issues relating to facilities, capital works, site safety, and security. Drive continuous improvement by reviewing operations, embedding best practice, and maintaining strong risk management and compliance processes. Selection Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following: Extensive experience and knowledge in facilities management including security, maintenance and asset management. Strong liaison, communication and internal and external stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to communicate confidently at all levels and an aptitude for preparing reports and presentations to communicate progress, status and outcomes to senior leaders, and other relevant parties. Strong leadership skills that will enable you to oversee cross-functional teams, public service employees, contractors and relevant parties, ensuring Museum goals and objectives are met. Ability to demonstrate honesty, fairness and consistency in actions and decisions, building a positive working environment and maintaining trust and credibility through taking ownership of actions. Strong project management skills including the ability to manage budget, scope and timeframe and to identify and rectify issues in a timely manner. Qualifications and/or relevant experience required Mandatory: Extensive knowledge of and commitment to work health and safety.
