Staff profiles

  • Updated
    30/07/21

Executive Leadership Team

Kim McKay AO, Director + CEO, Australian Museum headshot

Kim McKay

As Director and CEO of the Australian Museum (AM), Kim is responsible for strategic planning and management of the nation’s first museum, including a collection of over 21.9 million natural science and cultural objects and specimens.

Director & CEO
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Tony Dibbenhall - Director, Corporate Resources & CFO

Tony Dibbenhall

Tony joined the Australian Museum in April 2018 and leads the Corporate Services Division incorporating Finance, Human Resources, Information and Communications Technology, Security, and Facilities Management.

Director, Corporate Services & CFO
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Russell Briggs - Director, Engagement, Exhibitions & Cultural Connection

Russell Briggs

Russell leads the team responsible for permanent, temporary and touring exhibitions; visitor services and front-of-house; digital; public and education programs; the museum archives and library; and the extensive cultural collections.

Director, Museum Experience & Engagement
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Amanda Farrar - Director, Public Affairs & Development

Amanda Farrar

In July 2018, Amanda was promoted to Director, Public Affairs & Development, responsible for the development of corporate strategic projects, government relations and other stakeholders who support the AM’s strategic direction.

Director, Public Affairs & Development
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Professor Kristofer M. Helgen

Professor Kris Helgen

Kris is responsible for the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) team of more than 80 staff, including research scientists, collection scientists, collection officers and more than 100 associates, fellows and students, who research and explore the natural world.

Chief Scientist & Director, AMRI
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Laura McBride

Laura McBride

Laura McBride is a Wailwan and Kooma woman who has grown up in culture under the guidance of Elders in north western NSW and Sydney.

Director, First Nations
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Jacinta Spurrett

Jacinta Spurrett

Jacinta Spurrett joined the AM as Director, Marketing, Communications and Partnerships in October 2016. Jacinta is a highly experienced leader in all three related sectors and brings a wide range of strategic and practical skills to the role.

Director, Marketing, Communications & Partnerships
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Maggie Chen

Maggie Chien

Maggie is the Australian Museum’s Senior Human Resources Business Partner, bringing over 15 years of comprehensive human resources experience to our People & Culture team. She is a skilled HR professional focussing on both strategy and operations.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, People & Culture
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Management team

Corporate Services

Engagement, Exhibitions & Cultural Connection

Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI)

Marketing, Communications and Partnerships

Public Affairs and Development

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