Head of Communications

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Australian Museum Full time

**Head of Communications**

**Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change**

**About the Role**

The Head of Communications oversees media relations, social media community engagement, internal and corporate communications, and proactively manages potential media issues. The role sits within the Marketing, Communications & Partnerships Division.

This role is offered on a temporary full time basis for up to 9 months.

You will be required to use your prior experience to manage and deliver communications across owned and earned channels, increasing general awareness of the Australian Museum and positioning the AM positively with media, public, government and other key stakeholders.
- Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $120,859 - $133,183, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.

**About You**

To be successful in the role you will have:

- Extensive experience in communications management and delivery within a complex organisation, including issues management
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills
- Highly developed networks and relationships within the media sector
- Extensive experience in content creation for mainstream media and across digital platforms
- Experience managing staff and budgets.

**About The Australian Museum**

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

Check out our current exhibitions and events here.

**Benefits**

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

**How to apply**

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

- A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s key knowledge and experience
- Resume
- Provide an example of an integrated digital and media relations campaign that you have managed which has delivered substantial reach, and demonstrate how this aligned to the KPIs of the organisation or client. (350 words max.)
- Provide an example of your experience working with internal and external stakeholders in delivering a major projects with communication outputs. (350 words max.)

**Inclusive and welcoming**

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.



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