Program Manager, Marketing Communications and Public Affairs
The job opportunity
The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a professional to join the Museum to lead our talented Marketing Communications and Public Affairs business unit. The role is responsible for driving the development and implementation of a strategic marketing and communications framework that supports publicity campaigns that align with and promote the Museum’s suite of programs, exhibitions, ambition and priorities to our audiences.
The position works closely with Executive on strategic communications and issues management to address complex matters related to the Museum’s business, as they arise.
The role actively oversees Museum public affairs, promoting the Museum to a wide international, national and local audience, developing media strategies and formulating and implementing the media liaison program. A significant part of this position is to provide timely and sound advice on public relations implications of organisational policy and program decisions.
What will the successful candidate bring to the role?
The successful candidate for this position will have proven experience managing a small creative team. Ideally, the candidate will have extensive experience in media relations and/or marketing at a strategic level. Experience as a journalist highly valued. Capacity to work in a dynamic working environment is essential. The candidate must be able to use judgement, think strategically and have a proven track record of delivering quality outcomes.
Expectations
The Museum expects all employees to display these professional capabilities, as relevant to their position and classification.
Leadership
Demonstrate leadership in how programs are delivered, striving to create a new benchmark in excellence.
Collaboration and connection
Work together to create a culture where collaboration across business units is seamless to delivering the shared vision.
Courage and innovation
Be bold and decisive, embrace challenges and opportunities and actively seek ways to continually improve and streamline our services for the benefit of the whole Museum.
Agility and resilience
Embrace and respond to change as a normal part of our working environment.
Respect and integrity
Display respect and integrity when working together, embracing the APS values of being committed to service, accountable, respectful, ethical and impartial.
Selection criteria
Applicants must respond to each of the following selection criteria and include contact details for two referees in their application.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in leading the development of successful, dynamic and integrated marketing and communications functions and campaigns across traditional, social and emerging media.
- Extensive experience in managing media and strategic public affairs functions and associated activities.
- Demonstrated experience in issues management and developing high-level strategic communications strategies to address complex matters.
- Demonstrated capacity to be innovative and shape creative thinking.
- Proven high-level analytical skills and ability to use sound judgement in decision making.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills and experience building partnerships and networks.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a small team.
- Proven ability to deliver results.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
The National Museum of Australia is committed to ensuring a child safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check.
For more information or to apply visit: https://nma-jobs.ccssc.gov.au/AUR_NMA_PROD/jobs/
