Chief Finance Officer – National Museum of Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769970
- Agency: National Museum of Australia
- Job Title: Chief Finance Officer
- Position Number: 104000
- Classification: Executive Level 2
- Closing Date: Monday 06 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $142,973 – $158,831
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (To be negotiated on commencement)
About National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia is recognised at home and around the world as the place where the story of Australia comes
alive. The Museum is the only institution equipped to tell the complex and comprehensive story of Australia from 65,000 years ago
to the present day. The story of Australia is a remarkable one, from the ancient and enduring histories of the world’s oldest living
cultures to the achievements of modern Australia. It is a story that is ever evolving and growing – and it is a story for a nation and
for the world. Our vision and mission • The Museum inspires, challenges and empowers people to find their voice and place in the
world. • We strive to build a just and equitable society that honours and respects the First Nations peoples of this continent and all
who have come after. • We collect, document, research and make accessible heritage collections that represent the diversity of
experience in Australia. • We engage with audiences physically and digitally to promote learning, dialogue and debate about our
past, present and future. • We promote collaborative work across the breadth of artistic and creative practice to enhance the
cultural life of our nation. • We value and respect the commitment and contribution of all who participate in and contribute to the
Museum’s community. • The National Museum of Australia brings to life the rich and diverse stories of Australia through compelling
objects, ideas and events. For more information, visit the NMA website.
Duties
- Key accountabilities
- Undertake detailed and targeted financial analysis across the Museum’s operations and
- projects to identify immediate and emerging financial risks and opportunities and ensure the
- accuracy and integrity of the Museum’s financial planning, performance and reporting.
- Provide strategic and operational financial advice and analysis to the Museum’s Director and
- Executive, Council and Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (AFRC).
- Deliver and participate in key financial processes and outcomes, including annual and
- long-term internal budgeting and forecasting, major project financial planning and monitoring,
- annual financial statements and audit, Commonwealth budgeting and financial reporting, and
- taxation and compliance requirements.
- Develop strong and productive stakeholder relationships, including with the Museum’s
- Director, COO and Executive, Council and AFRC, senior managers, portfolio and central
- agencies, external and internal audit providers, cultural and small agency sector peers, and
- valuers.
- Maintain and deepen a Museum-wide culture of sound financial management and
- compliance, business acumen, and integrity, transparency and accountability in decision
- making.
- As a hands-on leader, drive the Finance business unit in successfully delivering financial
- operations and services across the Museum, supporting the work and objectives of each
- business area.
Eligibility / Notes
- To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
- hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position
- description.
- The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace. Aboriginal and
- Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to
- apply for roles at the Museum.
- RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in
- further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you
- have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
- The Museum is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees
- are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and
- practice.
How to Apply
Applicants must include a 500-word pitch addressing their suitability for the role, with
reference to the selection criteria (key accountabilities, work level standards and other
desirable). Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.
Applications close at 11.59pm Monday, 6 July 2026.
Visit https://www.nma.gov.au/about/employment and apply online.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. If you require, or would
like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Contact Officer for this position.
Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is ‘Identified’, then part or all of the duties impact on
Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.