Head of Communications and Marketing

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Museum of Contemporary Art Australia Full time
  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Engagement Department
  • Reports to the Director of Engagement

The MCA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse cultures. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and guests have made to the fabric of the museum since its inception. Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practice has long been central to MCA collection and exhibition programs.

Overview of the MCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is Australia's only public museum dedicated to contemporary art.

The MCA presents, collects and engages with the work of living artists in Australia and in the world.

Guided by the principles of belonging, connection and influence, we aim to be the defining platform for contemporary art and ideas in Australia and beyond.

Located on Sydney Harbour at Tallawoladah, a home to stories, art and culture for over 65,000 years, the MCA contributes to the continuity of culture on our site.

We connect the widest possible public to contemporary art through our Collection, exhibitions, events, creative learning and access programs.

Our evolving Collection of over 4,700 artworks is the only public collection in Australia dedicated to the work of living artists, with over a third represented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the MCA raises over 85% of its revenue each year through donations and commercial activities to deliver its artistic and engagement programs.

Overview of the position

The MCA is seeking an outstanding communicator and marketer to join our leadership team as Head of Communications and Marketing.

The Head of Communications and Marketing will play a leading role in the sustainability and growth of the MCA at a pivotal time, as we look to consolidate the MCA's vision and ambitions for a sustainable future.

The Communications and Marketing team leads in the development, management and stewardship of the MCA brand with the aim of attracting and developing new and diverse publics, and retaining and developing existing visitors, members and advocates.The Communications and Marketing team also partners with the MCA's Enterprises and Development teams to drive the Museum's commercial businesses, corporate partnerships and philanthropy through strategic marketing across channels.

The Head of Communications and Marketing reports to the Director of Engagement and leads on the planning, development and implementation of MCA Brand and Communications strategy, bringing life to the MCA's Vision and purpose through all communications platforms and assets.The role works collaboratively across all departments - and with key stakeholders, artists and partners - to further the MCA's strategic ambitions as set by the MCA Board and Director and to fuel MCA growth across the entirety of the Museum offer.

The Head of Communications and Marketing also advises and supports the MCA Director and Executive Team in developing MCA Australia's core public positioning strategy, ensuring the Museum maintains a strong and positive profile amongst media and key stakeholders including the public, government and donors, and works entrepreneurially across the organisation to identify opportunities to tell MCA Australia's story to the widest possible audience.

Working across a range of priorities and projects, the role demands creativity, ambition, resilience and adaptability and the ability to mindfully support and develop a multidisciplinary marketing and communications team.

Direct and Indirect reports:

The role currently leads a team of 8 with 3 direct reports of Marketing Manager, PR Manager and Design Studio Manager.

Person specification

  • A proven marketing leader with a minimum of 5 years of experiencein a senior marketing and communications role.Ready to be an active part of the MCA Leadership team.
  • An outstanding communicator who thrives on collaboration.
  • A confident and strategic long-term thinker that brings teams and colleagues with them.
  • Ambitiously creative, intuitive and intellectually nimble. A positive and pragmatic problem-solver.
  • Passionate about contemporary art and marketing best practices. Possesses excellent craft skills (writing, creative development, media planning etc) and has a willingness to lead by example and be hands on.
  • A team player and a supportive and enabling manager of people.

Applications

To learn more about working with the MCA, this role and how to apply please visit our website. (https://www.mca.com.au/about-us/work-for-us/head-of-communications-and-marketing/)

Closing Date

Thursday 11 September, 9am.

Please direct all enquiries to positions.vacant@mca.com.au

Working for the MCA

The MCA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. The MCA promotes a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where individuals are treated with fairness, equality, and dignity. Find out more about the MCA.

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