Rose Hiscock

Rose Hiscock is the inaugural Director of Science Gallery Melbourne and the Director of Museums and Collections at The University of Melbourne. In this role she provides strategic guidance and coordination to the University’s museums and galleries while identifying opportunities for collaboration and local and global engagement.

She has held significant leadership roles including CEO of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse Museum) and Executive Director at Arts Development Australia Council for the Arts. Rose is committed to building a vibrant, balanced and accessible arts sector. She is a Board member of Back to Back Theatre, Australia’s highly successful company with a full-time ensemble of actors considered to have an intellectual disability, and Chunky Move, one of Australia’s premier dance companies.