We are Australia’s contemporary museum for excellence and innovation in applied arts and sciences. We are uniquely placed to demonstrate how technology, engineering, science and design impact Australia and the world.
The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS – including the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and Discovery Centre) has an ambitious plan, 2020 Vision, to transform and reform ourselves. Our vision for MAAS is to be the world’s leading museum of science and design, acclaimed internationally and loved locally. Our organisation is outward focused – providing compelling reasons for audiences to engage online, through new media, visitation, knowledge and thought leadership.
The purpose of this role is to drive awareness and reputation of MAAS through media relations, media partnerships and oversight of external public relations service providers.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role is responsible for the development and ongoing management of relationships with print, broadcast and digital media outlets. Developing and delivering publicity strategies, working collaboratively with colleagues, this role will be critical in building the reputation of MAAS.
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Note: New employment legislation applies to the NSW public sector with effect from 24 February 2014. All current and new Public Service non-executive employees will be employed at a classification level and assigned to a role rather than appointed to a position. Employees may be re-assigned to other roles at the same classification over time, in line with organisational priorities and/or personal development plans.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must meet these requirements:
Key skills:
- Demonstrated success in delivering publicity strategies communications
- Media relations experience in a cultural or community facility
- Developing and maintaining stakeholders relationships to align to MAAS strategies and business needs
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement publicity strategies for exhibitions, programs and other initiatives across the three MAAS venues
- Manage day to day inquiries from media outlets
- Manage external contractor relationships for media services, including the preparation of clear briefs, contract development and management
- Monitor and report on MAAS media coverage and activities
- Support the research, negotiation and fulfilment of media partnerships
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to coordinate media activities
- Work in an interdisciplinary manner across project teams and Museum initiatives.
- Adhere to all obligations, responsibilities and legislative requirements under current Work Health & Safety (WHS) Acts and Regulations, ensuring all areas under supervision are monitored for WH&S risks and hazards and are reviewed regularly.
Other – The successful applicant is required to undergo, and for new employees meet the cost of a National Police Records Check, and be assessed as suitable.
Your application must include
Cover Letter – No more than two A4 pages. Must include short statements in response to the two targeted questions below (drawn from the Core Competencies required in the Role Description)
Resume – No more than three A4 pages. Must be up to date with current employment, and clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. Must include referee contacts. We will not contact referees without your consent.
Question 1 – Critical to success in this role is taking a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders. Provide an example where you have needed to convince other parties to participate in a campaign or initiative who were initially sceptical to collaboration. How did you garner their ongoing support?
Question 2 – Tell us about a time where you had to manage a complex set of relationships and customer needs that were occurring simultaneously. How did you ensure that competing demands were addressed?
Your cover letter and resume will need to be submitted as PDF attachments on your candidate file application on Taleo/ Jobs NSW.
The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the Museum, please indicate this in your application.
