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Annual Report 2015-16 ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 Australian Museum Annual Report 2015–16 I ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 Australian Museum 1 William Street Sydney, NSW, 2010 Australia The Australian Museum Annual Report 2015 –16 Availability Minister ADMISSION CHARGES This annual report has been designed for accessible The Hon Troy Grant, MP General Museum entry: The Australian Museum Annual Report 2015–16 online use and distribution. This report is available at Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Adult is published by the Australian Museum Trust, $15 australianmuseum.net.au/Annual-Reports. Minister for the Arts 1 William Street Sydney NSW 2010. Child(under 16 years) Free Minister for Racing © Australian Museum Trust 2015 Further information on the research and education Concession $8 programs and services of the Australian Museum can Pre-booked Australian school groups (per child) Free ISSN 2206-8473 be found at australianmuseum.net.au. Pre-booked preschool groups Free Governance Acknowledgements Australian Government/DVA Gold Cardholders, Cost of production Compiled by Amanda Farrar The Museum is governed by a Trust established under Australian Government‘Blue’ Pensioner Concession The production cost of this report is estimated at $4,000. Design & Production by Business Studio the Australian Museum Trust Act 1975. The Trust has Cardholders, ICOM and Museums Australia members Free Editing by Thread Publishing 11 members, one of whom must have knowledge of, Australian Museum Members Free or experience in, science; one of whom must have All images ©Australian Museum knowledge of, or experience in, education; and one Additional charges may apply to special exhibitions, unless otherwise indicated. of whom must have knowledge of, or experience in, activities and educator led groups. Contact Australian Indigenous culture. Australian Museum Trustees are appointed by the Governor on the 1 William Street Sydney NSW 2010 recommendation of the Minister for a term of up to Open daily 9.30 am – 5.00 pm three years. Trustees may serve no more than three t 02 9320 6000 terms. Vacancies may be filled by the Governor on f 02 9320 6050 the recommendation of the Minister. The President e [email protected] of the Trust is appointed by the Governor on the w australianmuseum.net.au recommendation of the Minister. The Executive Director & CEO of the Australian Museum facebook.com/australianmuseum is Secretary to the Trust and is responsible for the twitter.com/austmus common seal. Trustees receive no remuneration but may be reimbursed for expenses. instagram.com/australianmuseum All of the Museum’s annual reports since 1853 are youtube.com/austmus available at australianmuseum.net.au/Annual-Reports. australianmuseum.net.au/amplify-podcast Further information on the research and education programs and services of the Australian Museum can be found at australianmuseum.net.au. ii Australian Museum Annual Report 2015-16 Australian Museum Annual Report 2015–16 iii ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 CONTENTS Part 1 The year in review Part 5 Appendices President’s report 2 Appendix A Organisation chart 96 Executive Director & CEO’s report 4 Appendix B Trustees of the Australian Museum 97 Revenue summary 6 Appendix C Executive Management profiles 100 Highlights and snapshots 8 Appendix D Internal audit & risk management 104 Appendix E Credit card certification 105 Part 2 Transformation continues Appendix F Privacy & personal information 106 Stage 1 13 Appendix G Digital information security 106 Stage 2 13 Appendix H Public access to information 107 Master plan 14 Appendix I Disability action plan 107 Kids free initiative 15 Appendix J Multicultural policies 108 Corporate strategic plan 17 & services program Appendix K Grants 110 Science at the museum 19 Appendix L Publications Australian Museum staff 115 Appendix M Overseas travel 116 Part 3 Divisional achievement Appendix N Recognising staff achievements 118 AMRI, Science & Learning 21 Appendix O Fellowships & postgraduate awards 119 Programs, Exhibitions & Cultural Collections 26 Appendix P Sustainability & energy management 120 Marketing, Communications and Development 31 Appendix Q Waste reduction & recycling 121 Corporate Resources 34 Appendix R Heritage management 121 Appendix S Staff, workforce diversity 122 Part 4 Financial statements & WHS statistics Appendix T Honorary appointments 125 Financial commentary 37 Appendix U Museum volunteers 126 Part 4A Financial statements 40 Appendix V Key acquisitions & donations 132 Australian Museum Trust Appendix W Benefactors & sponsors 133 Part 4B Financial statements 81 Australian Museum Staff Agency Australian Museum Annual Report 2015–16 v PART 1 THE YEAR IN REVIEW The AM plays a crucial role in some of Australia’s most important issues: border control, biosecurity and climate research. PRESIDENT’S REPORT A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION The Australian Museum (AM) has seen another year David Attenborough’s Virtual Reality Experiences saw Science and Learning at the Cutting Edge Thanks to the Museum Community of building towards achieving its long term vision to sessions booked at an average 90% capacity. The AM The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) In my fifth year as President, I continue to be inspired by become the premier museum of nature and culture in the was the first venue outside the UK to host these fully has had another successful year with the Australian the passion and dedication of the AM staff. I particularly region. A year of building has brought about significant immersive virtual reality experiences. Using cutting-edge Centre for Wildlife Genomics (ACWG) now established thank Kim McKay AO and the executive leadership team improvement, including the opening of the new Crystal technology, the exhibition took visitors deep beneath the and accredited as one of the leading wildlife forensic who have undertaken an ambitious and transformative Hall entrance on William Street and the stunning Wild ocean to experience a 360-degree tour of ancient sea laboratories in Australia. The AM plays a crucial role in program of change; ensuring the AM remains relevant, Planet Gallery. The recent refurbishments have delighted beds and to experience early forms of life in First Life some of Australia’s most important issues: border control, accessible and an important part of Australia’s innovative visitors and encouraged patrons back to the Museum. and be submerged in the underwater wonderland of biosecurity and climate research. cultural and scientific landscape. the Great Barrier Reef Dive. The foregoing of entrance fees for children under 16, AMRI research draws upon the Museum’s 18-million- I would also like to thank the Australian Museum other gallery upgrades and enhanced technology into the Concurrently the AM’s touring exhibitions engaged with strong collections. The AM applies practical science to Members, who continue to support the Museum in exhibitions has also improved the visitor experience and nearly half a million people across Australia, with six important issues like the fight against trafficking of rhino a variety of ways. Similarly, the AM couldn’t function increased visitation. exhibitions touring nine venues. The most successful horn and other illicit wildlife trade. Working with many without its enormous team of volunteers who, along with touring exhibition was Spiders, which launched at government agencies, including Customs & Quarantine The annual report demonstrates the range and depth our staff, apply their passion and knowledge to provide Questacon in Canberra as a joint initiative with the AM. and the Civil Aviation Authority, the AM was involved in of public programming, research and learning activities significant benefits in science, learning and engagement. The AM will open an enhanced version of this exhibition numerous Wildlife Forensics cases in 2015-16. that contributes to the strengthening of the Museum’s in October 2016. The Chairs and Trustees of the Australian Museum reputation in our region and internationally. Additionally, AMRI described 199 new species, mostly Foundation (AMF) and the Lizard Island Reef Research Outreach Successfully Connecting Communities within the AM’s own collections. These important The continued success of the AM would not be possible Station Foundation (LIRRF) work tirelessly for the DNA based discoveries have a direct impact on how without the support of the NSW State Government. The AM’s education outreach programs had another benefit of the Museum as they lead programs and build successful year connecting communities across NSW conservationists can work to strengthen Australia’s relationships to expand the Museum’s support base. Award winning Exhibitions and Australia with the extraordinary AM collections, biodiversity and re-generate bio regions affected by I particularly thank their respective chairmen, Diccon human impact and invasive species. Nearly 100,000 visitors experienced Trailblazers: science and learning programs and cultural engagement Loxton and David Shannon. activities. Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers which won the The Australian Museum Centre for Citizen Science Finally, I would like to thank my fellow Trustees and prestigious Museums Galleries Australia MAGNA award The renowned outreach program, Museum in a Box celebrated Digivol’s fifth anniversary in May 2016. Digivol welcome our new Trustee, Elie Hamman. The ongoing for best touring & temporary exhibition. Curated and (MIAB), celebrated its 50th year by extending its reach has over 900 volunteers from all over the world who contributions
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