JOB
DESCRIPTION: The Director provides executive leadership for AGWA and stewardship for the visual arts sector in Western Australia. The role is responsible for the sound management of AGWA, considering the guiding principles of the Art Gallery Act 1959 and policy as determined by the Board of the Art Gallery of Western Australia; and informed by the Minister and policies and priorities of the government of the day.
The Director is responsible for shaping and achieving AGWA’s strategic, business, policy and budget objectives and contributing to the achievement of high-level strategic government and sector-wide goals. The Director provides expert independent advice to the Minister and the Director General and supports sector-wide achievements and the implementation of the Government’s agenda.
Under the leadership of the Director, AGWA will be a modern, innovative and leading institution for the art of Western Australia and Australia, the Indigenous art of Australia and the art of Asia and the Indian Ocean Rim.