New England Regional Art Museum Recruiting Art Museum Director — Armidale, Australia
Museum leadership opportunity
The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is recruiting a Director to lead its artistic direction, operations and long-term cultural impact in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. The full-time appointment combines curatorial vision with financial stewardship, community engagement, governance and the management of a small professional team. This is senior cultural leadership rather than an artist participation or volunteer opportunity.
Collection, exhibitions and artistic direction
The museum maintains more than 5,000 works across the Hinton, Coventry and NERAM collections, with the collections valued at more than A$40 million according to the employer. Its new director will build on the museum's reputation for visual arts, shape exhibitions and programmes, support artists and professional curatorial work and ensure the collections remain relevant to local and wider audiences.
Business operations and community engagement
The director must be able to manage the practical finances of an independent museum, develop fundraising and supporter relationships and communicate with public agencies, community partners and cultural organisations. The employer describes a team of eight full- and part-time professionals, alongside a substantial volunteer cohort, and a reporting relationship with the museum's board.
Experience and preferred profile
NERAM seeks strong curatorial experience together with business management, fundraising and community engagement skills. Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders is especially important for a regional organisation serving schools, visitors, artists, university communities and supporters. Candidates should read the original position description for detailed qualifications and management expectations.
Salary, application and deadline
The public recruitment notice does not provide a fixed numerical salary; remuneration and benefits will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. Applications close **30 November 2026 at 6 p.m. local New South Wales time**. The museum asks applicants to provide the contact details of three referees and send their materials to the board chair, Dr Robert Clarke, at rmc@clarkehistory.com. A detailed position description is available through the museum's careers page.
About the organisation
Located in Armidale, New England Regional Art Museum is an independent Australian art institution offering exhibitions, collections research, creative learning, workshops and public programmes. Its work connects regional artistic heritage with national and contemporary visual art.
Official application sources
NERAM's own careers page, current vacancy and position description: https://www.neram.com.au/about-us/careers/
Employer-supplied ArtsHub listing and closing date: https://www.artshub.com.au/job/art-museum-director-2878817/
Important notice
This edited reference summary may not reflect later recruitment changes. Candidates should review the employer's current description for visa or work eligibility, salary, selection criteria, reference requirements and final deadline. NERAM's official information takes precedence. Verified November 11, 2026.