Communications and PR Manager

6 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Museum Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: Museum Victoria

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media

Reference: VG/MV9292A

Are you a seasoned communications and public relations professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Museums Victoria is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Public Relations and Communications Manager.

**PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - FULL TIME FIXED TERM**
- Exciting opportunity to help shape Museums Victoria's public image
- Hybrid working model (3 days in the office; 2 days from home)
- Work from the world-famous architecturally significant Melbourne Museum in Carlton

Are you a seasoned communications and public relations professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Museums Victoria is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Public Relations and Communications Manager.

As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in planning and managing highly effective public relations campaigns and elevating the profile and reputation of Museums Victoria's experts, activities, exhibitions, and events.

**ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA**:
At Museums Victoria, we're on a mission to create knowledge, inspire curiosity, and foster a deep appreciation for the wonders of our world. We exchange stories about culture, history, science, and the pressing questions that shape our lives. With captivating physical and virtual spaces, and a world-leading research institute, we open minds and hearts, connecting the past, present, and future, inspiring millions of visitors each year to learn about themselves and the universe we inhabit.

Why Museums Victoria:

- Join a mission-driven organisation that enriches lives through discovery and trusted knowledge, compelling society to act for a thriving future.
- Contribute to the exchange of stories about culture, history, and science, and engage in discussions about life's big questions.
- Work within a diverse, inclusive, and belonging-oriented environment that embraces bold new ideas and innovative approaches.
- Help create captivating physical and virtual spaces that open minds and hearts, connecting generations through time and place.
- To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit About us - Museums Victoria

**ABOUT THE POSITION**:
As the Public Relations and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication campaigns that enhance Museums Victoria's profile, boost visitation, and strengthen our reputation among diverse stakeholder groups. This includes local, state, national, and international media, government bodies, and other relevant partners.

What You'll Do:

- Devise and implement innovative communication strategies and campaigns for exhibitions, programs, and activities across all Museums Victoria campuses.
- Elevate the public profile of key staff through well-planned communications initiatives.
- Identify and create media opportunities to amplify Museums Victoria's key themes and messages.
- Coordinate media outreach activities, including writing releases, handling inquiries, and organizing events.
- Develop crisis management messages, briefing notes, and FAQs for internal and external use.
- Craft speeches and briefing notes for the executive team.
- Build strategic relationships with key media, government, and external partners.
- Supervise and support the communications team in monitoring and reporting on media coverage.
- Contribute to project business cases, manage media campaign budgets, and ensure financial compliance.
- Execute and manage media calls and external stakeholder events in collaboration with the events team.

**NOTABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Highly experienced in a stakeholder communication and public relations.
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Who You Are:

- An accomplished communicator with a demonstrated history in stakeholder communications and public relations, seamlessly navigating various professional landscapes.
- Your exceptional organisational and planning skills shine, allowing you to expertly manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with ease.
- Your track record speaks volumes, showcasing a proven ability to conceive, develop, and execute comprehensive communication strategies and campaigns.
- Your written and verbal communication skills are outstanding, evident in your capability to translate complex information into compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Effectively communicating up and down reporting lines is second nature to you, reflecting your adeptness in fostering collaborative relationships at all levels.
- Your leadership style is collaborative, fostering creativity, and inspiring teams to achieve shared objectives.
- You bring valuable experience in event, budget

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