Andrew Hiskens

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About

Andrew Hiskens

Summary

Andrew is a respected and experienced leader with a strong background in public programming, events, exhibitions, learning/education, marketing/communications, publishing across the cultural sector. His experience covers both large and smaller organisations, most notably State Library Victoria, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Building from his interest in the intersection of culture, learning, technology, ideas and creativity, Andrew has a strong network with access to education, culture and technology thought leaders in Australia and internationally. And through his involvement with the Australian Learning Lecture (www.all-learning.org.au), he is also engaged with contemporary thinking about with the future of learning.

He consults to cultural and other organisations in the areas of education/learning, public programming, strategic planning, partnerships, divergent thinking and as a critical friend/mentor.


Andrew Hiskens Consulting
ABN 82670301399
Registered for GST

Experience Highlights

  • Principal - 2019-present
    Andrew Hiskens Consulting
  • Manager, Learning Services - 2006-2019
    State library victoria
  • Manager, Public Programs - 1997-2006
    state library victoria
  • Property Manager - 1993-96
    Como house, national trust of australia (victoria)
  • Research Assistant, Exhibitions -1983-1987
    Victoria and albert museum, london

Education Highlights

  • BA (Hons) - 1980
    University of melbourne
  • Practical Training Course, Arts Administration - 1982-83
    City, university of london
  • Museum Leadership Program - 2005
    Melbourne business school
  • Museum Leadership Program - masterclasses - 2009, 2015, 2018
    Macquarie graduate school of management, sydney

Interests

  • National Council - 2023-current
    AUSTRALIAN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES ASSOCIATION
  • Branch Committee President - 2020-2024
    AUSTRALIAN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES ASSOCIATION - VICTORIA
  • Branch Committee Member - 2016-20
    Australian museums and galleries association - victoria
  • National President - 2013-18
    AUSTRALIAN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES ASSOCIATION - education GROUP
  • Co-Project Manager - 2012-2015
    national and state libraries australia - literacy and learning group
  • President - 2009-13
    AUSTRALIAN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES ASSOCIATION - education network victoria
  • Committee member - 2007-2018
    history council of victoria

Contact

Location

Melbourne, Australia

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