Heritage Centre Manager - Archives & Collections

Why work with us?

• Experience Australia's largest annual ticketed event
• Dual Sales and Account Management Role
• Work Life balance and flexibility
• Salary packaging
• Salary protection insurance
• Novated Lease
• Free Onsite Parking
• A very generous Employee Assistance Program
• Sydney Royal Easter Show complimentary tickets and meals
• Staff draws to win tickets to Sydney Showground events
• Subsidised Superannuation life insurance premiums
• 15% Staff discount at onsite cafe
• Staff engagement events & Wellness programs
• Exclusive membership program for employees of Sydney Olympic Park

About the Role

Are you an experienced heritage, archives or collections professional who enjoys balancing strategy, stewardship and service? Do you thrive on leading a small specialist team, building strong relationships, and making collections accessible while ensuring long term preservation?

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) is seeking a capable and proactive Manager, Heritage Centre to lead the activities and administration of the RAS Archives, Library and Museum and manage the staff within the Heritage team.

Most well known for the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show, the RAS also delivers a wide range of educational, cultural and community programs across NSW.

In this role you will provide leadership and direction for the Heritage Centre, delivering the Heritage strategy and ensuring strong collection management practices are in place. You will oversee archival and collection governance (including appraisal, retention, access, storage and conservation programs), manage collection growth through acquisition and donor engagement, and establish policies, procedures, planning and budgeting to support the Heritage Centre's long term goals.

You will also lead the planning and delivery of exhibitions and displays, work closely with internal stakeholders and committees, and liaise externally with donors, researchers, consultants and supporters to support RAS heritage initiatives.

About you

You are an organised and consultative leader with strong attention to detail and documentation standards, and you bring proven experience in archives/collections management and/or heritage operations. You are confident working with primary sources, implementing sound systems and processes, and providing high quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Eligibility for professional membership to the Australian Society of Archivists (highly regarded).
• Qualifications in History, Cultural Studies or similar (highly regarded).
• Demonstrated experience in archival/collection management, research and analysis, and working with primary sources and records.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of documentation and recordkeeping standards.
• Experience in exhibition planning and delivery (highly regarded).
• People leadership experience, including staff supervision, workload planning and performance conversations.
• Budget management capability, including monitoring expenditure and supporting annual budget/CAPEX processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence preparing reports/presentations for stakeholders.
• A mature, professional style with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability and initiative.
• Willingness to work with a degree of flexibility (some evening/weekend work may be required).

About us

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has been an influential force in the direction and development of Australian agriculture through competitions, education and events since its foundation in 1822. The RAS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting agricultural development and rural communities in Australia.

The RAS manages the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry and Sydney Showground, which hosts a huge range of events and professional sporting codes including AFL and Cricket.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, you must complete the online application, attach your resume and include a cover letter addressing the following criteria:

• Why do you wish to work for the RAS?
• Describe how your professional background will prepare you for this role
• What specific experience you have with sales, working with partners and/or events

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We thank you for your interest in the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Sydney Showground and look forward to receiving your application.