The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority 西九文化區管理局招聘 (8月7日截止)

Manager, Learning and Engagement (School & Youth), Hong Kong Palace Museum

Closing Date: 12-08-2026

You will be responsible for:

  • designing and developing engaging and inclusive learning programmes, such as workshops and lectures, catering a wide range of audience segments;

  • researching, developing and implementing interpretive strategies to support exhibition development, as well as learning resources and activities to enhance visitors’ learning experience at the Museum, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners;

  • developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders, external arts & culture organisations, education institutions, educators, sponsors and other partners;  

  • preparing and compiling reports, conducting participant evaluation, collecting and analysing data, to provide accurate information on the outcomes and impact of museum programmes and to improve programme efficacy;

  • managing a diverse range of projects to ensure they are delivered within a specific standard, budget and timeline; and

  • performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by HKPM.

You should:

  • possess a recognised university degree, preferably a master’s degree or higher education in education/art education, museum studies, history, arts, design, cultural management or an equivalent field;

  • have a minimum of 8 years of experience of managing complex and large-scale projects with diverse responsibilities in learning, interpretation, or youth engagement programmes in art, cultural, or educational sectors; experience in event management and operations is an advantage;

  • demonstrate a collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

  • be self-motivated, organised, and possess strong problem-solving skills;

  • have excellent content development skills and a good understanding of new technologies that facilitate discovery and learning in a museum setting; knowledge of Chinese art, culture and history, and international museum practices is an advantage;

  • be familiar with the museum sector and the education landscape in Hong Kong and Asia;

  • be available to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, for events if necessary; and

  • possess proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese; knowledge of Putonghua will be an advantage.

(Candidate with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Manager, Learning and Engagement.)


Administration Officer (District Security Services)

Closing Date: 11-08-2026

(This is a fixed-term contract position of 2-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance.)

You will be reporting to Manager, District Security Services and responsible for:

  • assisting in the development and implementation of administrative and operational procedures for District Security Services;

  • assisting in the administration, operation and management of operational technology for security such as People Counting System, Security Patrol Monitoring System, Visitor Management System, CCTV System and Security Access Control System installed in various venues in the Authority, including the related contract management, system maintenance planning, budget planning and document filing, etc.;

  • handling administrative tasks, such as security and safety data and incident reports management, records keeping and filing;

  • assisting in the operation of District Security Card Office, which processes and issues staff cards and access cards, including but not limited to, taking photographs, operating card management systems, communicating with staff on access rights and printing staff cards; and

  • performing any other duties from time to time as reasonably assigned by the Authority.

You should:

  • possess high school standard. Tertiary education will be advantage;

  • have at least 3 years of administrative and/or secretarial experience, preferably in the security industry;

  • have good knowledge of facility management or security management and preferably have obtained a Security Personnel Permit;

  • be able to communicate and collaborate with personnel of different working levels;

  • possess experience in compiling different types of management reports;

  • have effective computer skills, in particular Excel; and

  • be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.


Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

Closing Date: 10-08-2026

(This is a fixed-term contract position of 2-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance.)

(Candidate with less experience may be considered for the post of Senior Talent Acquisition Officer)

You will be responsible for:

  • creating a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process from attraction to selection and to keep them motivated during the process;

  • managing end-to-end recruitment process by attracting and selecting the right candidates with right set of skills and competencies and making a hiring decision;

  • leading early careers hiring activities, including but not limited to interns hiring, graduate programs, campus fairs/events, etc.;

  • building and maintaining a strong pipeline of potential candidates for current and future job openings;

  • supporting the development and implementation of innovative recruitment channels and network to support the talent acquisition activities to cope with the growth of the organization;

  • keeping abreast of the recruitment best practices, talent market trends, emerging tools and technologies and provide sourcing advice to hiring managers;

  • assisting in execution of employer branding initiatives, leveraging various channels and programs to attract top talent;

  • understanding workforce planning and resource forecasting by working with the user departments to feed into recruitment timelines;

  • maintaining data metrics relates to setting up recruiters’ performance targets and related measures; and

  • performing any other duties from time to time as the Authority reasonably directs.

You should:

  • possess a recognised university degree preferably in HR Management, Business Management or related disciplines;

  • have approximately 7-8 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition with sizable organization;

  • have proven track record of successfully hiring under high volume and short timelines;

  • Strong track record in campus recruitment and building university partnerships;

  • have in-depth understanding of multiple recruiting and social media platforms and demonstrate agility by working in a fast-paced environment with ever changing demands;

  • possess exposure to using Workday would be an advantage;

  • have strong team work, with can-do attitude and attention to detail skill;

  • be able to work independently and have good organization and communication skills; and

  • be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.


Museum Director, Hong Kong Palace Museum

Responsible to: The Chief Executive Officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (CEO):

  • lead the development of the museum’s overall strategy and plan the overall programming to achieve the mission and vision of Hong Kong Palace Museum (“HKPM”);

  • oversee the implementation of governance and other policies for HKPM and ensure they align with the vision and mission set by the Boards of WKCDA and HKPM;

  • steer the collection and content development of HKPM with engagement with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to the Palace Museum, the WKCDA Board, the HKPM Board, donors and sponsors;

  • develop a close working relationship with the Palace Museum being the collaborative partner of the HKPM and engage the Palace Museum in providing expert advice on curatorial matters as well as its collections, exhibitions, programming and merchandise;

  • undertake necessary discussion and conclude agreements with the Palace Museum on matters related to the arrangement of exhibitions, including but not limited to the selection of artefacts for exhibitions, loan period, loan fee, insurance and indemnity arrangement, conservation of collections on loan, and intellectual property rights;

  • develop the destination planning, events programming, education/learning programmes, initiatives for professional development, cultural exchange programmes with the Palace Museum and publication programmes;

  • foster collaborative partnerships with other national/international museums and stay abreast of best programme and management practices;

  • actively steer the fundraising function of HKPM and cultivate relationships with major stakeholders for the purpose of fundraising, including major gifts, donations and sponsorship for special projects, operations and development of HKPM collections;

  • promote the museum’s vision, branding and programmes locally, in Chinese Mainland and overseas. Represent the museum at national and regional conferences or other events;

  • collaborate with local and non-local partners to organise programmes (including education, audience-building, research, collection and exhibition, etc.) as well as preparations for the displays of the collections in the museum building;

  • formulate the HKPM budget and Key Performance Targets, and oversee their implementation; take a leading role in developing the positioning of museum shops and restaurants and identify opportunities for developing new revenue streams;

  • partner with other functional teams in WKCDA to establish an effective and workable balance as well as optimised interfaces regarding the facilities management, safety and security, front-of-house services and other corporate services such as human resources, finance, legal, marketing etc.;

  • ensure the operation and administration of HKPM are in compliance with WKCDA Ordinance, internal policies and statutory regulations; and

  • serve as principal advisor to WKCDA as well as other departments regarding HKPM issues.

The ideal candidate should:

  • possess a recognised university degree relevant to museum studies, archaeology, fine arts, art history, art education or a related field, preferably with postgraduate qualifications;

  • have at least 20 years of experience in the museum field covering planning, design and operation of Chinese/Asian or ancient art museums, including 10 years at senior executive level;

  • have in-depth knowledge of Chinese art and culture;

  • have prior experience in working with Palace Museum and other Chinese art museums highly desirable;

  • possess well-developed international networks with museums, art collectors, artists, art groups, donors, sponsors, institutions and art academics;

  • demonstrate business acumen and ability to drive fundraising and revenue generation for HKPM; and

  • have excellent language and communication skills - fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua essential).


Assistant Curator (Learning & Interpretation), M+ Museum

Closing Date: 07-08-2026

(This is a fixed-term contract position of 1-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance)

You will be responsible for:   

  • working in close collaboration with curators across multiple disciplines, you will be responsible for defining and articulating key messages and visitor outcomes for proposed exhibitions that connect with target audiences; 

  • developing compelling ways of telling stories about objects, artworks and ideas through varying means – text, interactives, audio guides and other in gallery visitor experiences; 

  • developing interpretive plannings that help guide the teams responsible for producing and installing exhibits that fulfill the vision articulated by the interpretive plan; 

  • developing text strategies in both English and Chinese in collaboration in the writing and editing for various panels, labels and interactive prioritizing readability and accessibility, ensuring exhibitions resonate with a broad spectrum of visitors; and 

  • working across the learning and digital teams to ensure key messages and outcomes for exhibitions are applied and understood and work in tandem with programming and other audience development goals . 

  • creating and developing content for a range of drop-in and registered tours, and related training program for M+ Guides related to exhibition.

  • working with curatorial, and exhibition and collection teams to recommend interpretive strategies and writing text to support audiences in the museum;

  • contribute to the Volunteer guides programme, and build relationships within the volunteer guide and educator community when needed; and

  • performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by M+.

 You should:   

  • possess a recognised university degree, preferably in museum education, journalism, communications, creative media, cultural management or equivalent;    

  • have at least 4-5 years of professional experience in programme planning and development, project management of art and cultural events or festivals;   

  • have proven experience telling compelling stories for different in formal learning outlets; 

  • have strong research skills with demonstrated commitment to learning, and maintain up-to-date knowledge with the literature and practices of learning and interpretation issues in contemporary museums;  

  • be a diplomatic and collaborative team player with proven leadership and facilitation skills; and   

  • have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.   

  • be self-motivated and able to work independently and cooperatively with others in a fast-paced environment;

  • be highly-organised and detail-oriented.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.


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