• Why Join MHM
  • This role is designed to appeal to leaders who are driven by purpose, autonomy, growth and impact. In addition, MHM offers:
  • A senior leadership role with genuine organisational impact and influence
  • The opportunity to lead and shape a critical revenue and engagement function
  • A small, collaborative and high calibre team that makes decisions quickly and delivers meaningful work
  • A strong commitment to continuous professional development and growth
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Additional paid leave across Jewish Holy Days
  • State of the art facilities close to public transport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Active Social Committee and staff events
  • Complimentary MHM Friends membership
  • Annual cyber security training
  • MHM places a strong emphasis on its values (Authenticity, Ambition, Community Mindedness, Collaboration, Courteousness) and seeks leaders who actively embody these in their work.
About Us

The Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) is Australia’s largest institution solely dedicated to Holocaust education, research, and remembrance, fostering the values of respect and acceptance of difference.

Established by Holocaust survivors in 1984, the MHM is an award-winning museum and research centre, showcasing two permanent exhibitions and a diverse rotation of special exhibitions. Annually our education programs are attended by over 25,000 students, we hold over 100 events, and welcome thousands of local and international visitors.

The MHM Collection holds more than 1,300 survivor testimonies and 12,000 historical artefacts from both the pre-war and Holocaust eras and holds two permanent exhibitions. ?


Our Values

Authentic - We are true to ourselves and each other.
Community Minded - Our work is for the community and supported by the community.
Ambitious - We take our mission seriously and are driven to be successful.
Courteous - As we teach respect, we need to show it every day.
Collaborative - We create a supportive workplace that encourages teamwork.


Child Safety

Melbourne Holocaust Museum is committed to the safety and protection of children and young people. All candidates undergo screening and assessment against the Child Safety Standards as part of the recruitment process as well as other verifications and checks.

As part of MHM’s commitment to children and young people safety and wellbeing the successful applicant is required to have a current Working with Children Check and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a current National Police Check.
About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and purpose driven leader to join the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) as our Head of Engagement & Philanthropy.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a broad and integrated portfolio spanning fundraising, marketing, communications, partnerships, events and audience engagement, with full accountability for driving revenue, strengthening brand impact, and deepening community connection.

Reporting to the CEO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will operate across both strategy and delivery, leading a capable team while shaping innovative, data-informed approaches to donor engagement and audience growth. You will steward meaningful relationships with donors, supporters and stakeholders, and play a critical role in ensuring the long-term sustainability and reach of MHM.

This role will suit a leader who is energised by purpose, motivated by impact, and excited by the opportunity to build, innovate and lead within a high-performing and values-driven organisation.



About You

You are an experienced engagement, fundraising or marketing leader who thrives in for-purpose environments and brings both strategic vision and operational excellence.

You will demonstrate:

Proven success leading strategic fundraising and revenue generation, including donor acquisition, retention and stewardship

Strong experience developing and executing strategic marketing and engagement strategies

A track record of building trusted relationships with donors, partners and stakeholders

Experience leading and developing high performing teams with a collaborative and values driven approach

Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and drive outcomes

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills

A passion for working in an organisation committed to combating antisemitism, racism and prejudice

Relevant qualifications in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline and proven fundraising experience are expected.
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23/07/2026

Shelley Bennett

[email protected]

Full Time
Elsternwick
VIC
120000 - 130000
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