The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial’s purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s wartime experience.

The Australian War Memorial is currently undergoing the most significant development project since it first opened its doors in 1941. This presents an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Communication Manager to lead the delivery of internal and external communications for the Memorial during a time of change for the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to help us deliver a strategy that establishes a strong narrative about the future of the Australian War Memorial, communicate important messages about changes onsite, and to tell compelling stories about the need for the development to a national audience.

The role requires an influential and strategic thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills, with a hands-on approach to developing communication strategies and materials for a variety of channels and audiences. Experience managing media issues and/or social media issues will be highly regarded.

The Australian War Memorial has a range of passionate stakeholders, including up to one million visitors annually, veterans, school students, and teachers, Memorial staff and volunteers, military history groups and the general public.

Therefore the successful candidate will need to possess strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to tailor communication activities to suit diverse audiences.

This position will report to the Head of Communications and Marketing, and work closely with the Development Executive Project Director and supporting teams, to deliver accurate, timely, effective, and targeted internal and external communication and stakeholder engagement activities.

The key duties of the position include:

Under broad direction the Strategic Communication Manager will:

  • Implement the strategic communications and engagement plan to support the Memorial’s Development, ensuring all messaging aligns with the strategic objectives of the program
  • Proactively engage internal and external stakeholders to gather information, prepare communication materials including media, advertising and associated collateral, and provide status updates on communication activities,
  • Provide recommended responses and briefs for media enquiries, social media, and support internal communications messages relating to the Memorial Development
  • Continually evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and regularly report performance to the Memorial’s Executive.
  • Coordinate administration functions as required to support the Memorial’s Development Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Working Group
  • Perform day-to-day communications and stakeholder engagement functions as required by the Memorial.

Notes

The successful applicant will be appointed to the level most suited to their experience and job-relevant skills.

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. To be eligible for ongoing or non-ongoing employment, Australian Citizenship is required.

To Apply
Please visit: https://www.awm.gov.au/get-involved/work-or-volunteer/employment