Executive
The Museum's Executive consists of a Director and two Assistant Directors. The Executive structure is shown in the organisation chart and was established in March 2004.
Mr Frank Howarth - Director
The Director has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and operational performance of the Museum and is the Secretary to the Australian Museum Trust. The Director is supported by Mr Roger Muller, Executive Officer, who is minute secretary for the Trust.
Janet Carding MA (Cantab), MSc (London) - Assistant Director, Public Programs and Operations
Janet Carding is a graduate of Cambridge & London universities majoring in History and Philosophy of Science and History of Science and Medicine respectively. Janet worked at the Science Museum in London from 1987 to 2004 and was initially engaged in collection management and then exhibition development both as project team member and team leader. For five years, Janet fulfilled several roles in the development of the Wellcome Wing, culminating in leading many of the exhibition development teams. Janet was subsequently responsible for a major review of the National Museum of Science and Industry (NMSI) which resulted in a new strategic direction and organisational changes. For the three years prior to joining the Australian Museum, Janet held the post of Head of Planning and Development and led the strategic planning, major projects and forward program for three museums. Janet took up her position in August 2004.
Dr Les Christidis - Assistant Director, Science and Collections
The Assistant Director, Science and Collections, heads the Science Division and is responsible for collection management, scientific research and the communication of knowledge.