HIRING: ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR
The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is seeking a new Director.
Home to over 5000 works comprising the Hinton, Coventry, and NERAM Collections, valued at over $40m, NERAM now seeks a leader with strong curatorial abilities who will further develop our highly regarded artistic reputation with vision and imagination, and possess the relevant skills in business management, fundraising, and community engagement to sustain and develop our operations in the short and long terms.
As an independent organization the role provides a significant opportunity to shape the future direction, operation, and programming for NERAM. Communication skills and personality are essential to engage with our current loyal supporter base and a broad range of communities across our region and beyond as well as the ability to deal effectively with governments. The Director manages a dedicated small team of eight full and part-time professionals, supported by a large cohort of volunteers, and reports to a skilled and supportive board.
NERAM is in Armidale, NSW, a small but big thinking city that enjoys a vibrant cultural life across all art forms. The University of New England provides stimulus to a growing tech start-up environment of young professionals taking advantage of the lifestyle advantages Armidale and district offers. Our four secondary schools add to Armidale’s reputation as an education city.
Salary and benefits will be negotiated and dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
Enquiries and applications, including contact details for three referees, should be sent to the Chairman Dr Robert Clarke at rmc@clarkehistory.com.
NERAM Director Position Description
APPLICATION FORMAT:
Covering letter
Provide a covering letter which introduces yourself, the reasons that you are interested in the position and addresses the Key Selection Criteria. Refer to the Position Description above, which lists the essential selection criteria, and explain how you meet each one. Use the elements in the Position Description as a guide on what to include.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Provide a clear and concise resume with:
Your contact details (full name, address, contact telephone number/s, email address)
A summary of your work experience including where you have worked, positions held, period of employment and brief outline of role/duties performed.
Referees
Include contact details of two work-related referees who will provide comments on your suitability for the position. Referees will only be contacted if you are the preferred candidate.
Submitting an Application
Mark your application PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL and address it to:
Dr Robert Clarke
Chairman of the Board
New England Regional Art Museum
PO Box 508
ARMIDALE NSW 2350
Or email to rmc@clarkehistory.com
Closing date for applications: 6pm on 30th November, 2026.
Position start date: Mid-January, 2027. TBC.
