Associate Manager, Commercial Partnerships and Events
We are seeking an Associate Manager, Commercial Partnerships and Events to bring bold ideas, strong commercial judgement and exceptional delivery skills to a role that turns MHNSW’s iconic places into memorable experiences, powerful partnerships and meaningful opportunities for audiences and visitors.
What the opportunity is:
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Employment with Museums of History NSW.
Clerk Grade 7/8. Remuneration package includes salary ($116,981 - $129,49- , employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
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Full-time employment on a temporary basis for a period up to two years.
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The role will work across Sydney.
What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.
We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.
These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.
We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.
Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).
What you'll do with us:
Coordinate and deliver commercial activations, hospitality partnerships and venue-based initiatives that enhance visitor engagement, venue utilisation and commercial outcomes across MHNSW properties, while supporting the delivery of MHNSW-hosted events and experiences that strengthen brand profile and audience reach.
For more information on the role, please contact Damian Poole, Head of Commercial Engagement at
[email protected] or 0408 500 478.
What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:
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A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.
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A current resume listing two referees, and
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Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.
What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:
1. Tell us about a time when you identified and developed a commercial partnership or activation opportunity that increased revenue, audience engagement, or brand visibility. How did you identify the opportunity, gain stakeholder support, negotiate the arrangement, and measure success?
2. Describe a situation where you coordinated a complex event, activation, or venue-based initiative involving multiple internal and external stakeholders with competing priorities. What challenges arose, how did you manage risks and stakeholder expectations, and what was the outcome?
Essential requirements of the role:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in event management or business-related subject and/or a minimum of 5 years or more experience in producing commercial events, activations, and hospitality related activities.
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Experience and proven track record working within a commercial activation business framework, contributing to achieve strong growth in revenue and audience.
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Proven experience in working in a cross-functional team environment with a strong commitment to high level of customer service.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, build and maintain effective relationships with MHNSW teams, leaseholds, commercial partners, and suppliers to deliver organisational priorities.
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills with highly developed written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to customer service delivery.
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Ability in managing multiple commercial activations, working to set budgets and targets and assist in developing long term commercial partnerships combined with a working knowledge of CRM systems.
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Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.
Also note:
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For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process, please refer to Applying for a job.
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Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact [email protected].
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For technical support with your application, please contact [email protected].
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To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
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All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
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A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.
Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Dennis Taylor our Manager First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2284 or via
[email protected].
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
For more information, please visit:
Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
