1. To formulate overall museum development policies and strategic plans in relation to scope of new collections and programmes under his purview. 2. To draw up implementation plans and operation manuals, both local and international, for exhibitions, collection, researches, publications, marketing, management and administration of projects under his purview as well as the supervision and monitoring of their implementation. 3. To carry out networking and public relations related duties, including building connections, representing the museum with the public and media, frequent liaisons with the donors, etc. 4. To oversee management of the new Galleries and storages of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and compilation of the exhibition / collection researches and write-ups. 5. To supervise and give guidance to subordinates in their day-to-day work and plan for their career development and training. 6. To conduct academic research and prepare write-ups of the items for exhibition and publication. 7. To plan and organize overseas exhibitions and international symposia for promotion of the donations in early stage. (Note: May be required to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.)

Applicants should have (a) a bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent, majoring in Museum Studies, History of Chinese Art, Art Education, Fine Arts, or equivalent; (b) at least twenty (20) years’ full-time post-qualification working experience in museum/gallery, including ten (10) years in senior curatorial position; (c) have good knowledge of Chinese fine arts, preferably in Chinese painting and calligraphy; (d) possess well-developed networks with museums, art collectors, artists, donors, art institutions and academics; (e) have excellent communication skills; (f) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Note (2)]; and (g) be proficient in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.