Housed in one of Australia’s most prominent national heritage-listed buildings, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House was the first museum in Australia dedicated to telling the story of the journey of our democracy. It seeks to provide a range of innovative exhibitions, tours, interpretation, education programs, and public activities that will inspire and challenge visitors to explore democracy from its ancient roots to the present day and possible futures.
The Head Communications and Partnerships leads the team that undertakes the marketing, communications, and fundraising activities for the Museum.
The purpose of the broader Communications and Partnerships team is to develop and deliver consistent and effective strategic communications and marketing, to internal and external stakeholders, partners, donors, and, of course, the general public.
As Head Communications and Partnerships you will work across the agency and with the senior management group to implement a whole of organisation communications strategy, the MoAD Fundraising Framework to manage and enhance our existing external relationships and to secure and build new relationships and funding streams. You will identify and package philanthropic, partnership and sponsorship opportunities and will cultivate prospective partners and manage stakeholder and donor events.
The key duties of the position include:
Philanthropy and partnerships
- Develop and execute strategies to deliver meaningful and financially successful relationships with a portfolio of donors
- Meet annual revenue targets through fundraising and partnership activity
- Develop prospectuses for key initiatives to establish a donor base to contribute to philanthropic targets
- Manage and develop plans and events focused on strengthening existing partnerships and identify and pursue new partnership opportunities
- Evaluate and prepare regular reports on outcomes of partnerships and events and monitor market trends
- Strategic management of the Contact Relationship Management system
- Build and develop the skills and opportunities within the team creating a culture of inclusion and excellence
Marketing
- Manage all aspects of the brand, ensuring external-facing activities are compliant with the brand including, the website, social media accounts, written materials such as briefings, presentations and reports in collaboration with relevant sections
- Supervise, evaluate and report on marketing campaigns, media activity outcomes against milestones and targets including ROI
- Develop and execute an integrated Marketing and Communications Strategy with a key focus on customer growth and retention
- Manage all marketing activities working with internal and external stakeholders to maximise promotion of the museum and its offerings.
For more information or to apply visit the MoAD website.
