Communications Officer

**State Library of New South Wales**
**Communications Officer**
**Clerk Grade 7/8**
**Mitchell Librarian and Engagement / Media and Communications**
**Ongoing, full-time role**
- Opportunity to work at one of the top cultural institutions in NSW
- Competitive remuneration package up to $126,221 p.a. (package includes salary between $101,947 - $112,849 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia’s oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

The Media & Communications Branch sits within the Mitchell Librarian & Engagement Division which supports the State Library’s engagement with the people of NSW and beyond through exhibitions, public programs, fellowships, learning and Indigenous engagement. The Media & Communications Branch is responsible for providing the strategic media direction for the Library and creating a positive public profile. The Branch develops communications and engagement plans around the Library's key programs and activities.

**About the Role**
The Communications Officer is situated in the Media and Communications Branch. The State Library has a number of social media channels and one of the main responsibilities of the Communications Officer is to actively create and coordinate content that generates awareness and engagement in the Library and its programs, venues (eg. The Library Bar) and activities. The role will liaise with key stakeholders to coordinate a calendar of daily posts, as well as develop and implement project-based social media campaigns.

**Knowledge and Experience**
To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications or related discipline and at least five years’ demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within the cultural sector.
- Demonstrated experience working across numerous social media channels and successfully developing and coordinating engaging and diverse social media content, including videos and graphics.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating social media strategies to generate awareness and engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in developing communications and engagement plans across a range of medium to achieve key organisation objectives.

**How to apply**
- A cover letter up to two pages outlining how your skills and experience meet the key knowledge and experience for the role, including a response to the targeted questions
- An up-to-date copy of your CV

**Target Questions**
Please keep your responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs for each question.
- Provide an example of a recent social media campaign you created and/or implemented, and outline how you contributed to its success.
- The Communications Officer role is responsible for creating and coordinating social media content from numerous contributors. With this in mind, briefly explain your day-to-day experience in coordinating timely and engaging social media content.

Subject to current health orders, assessments may be administered online.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months. Please note, the selection panel may request that you provide responses to further targeted questions, or at interview, as part of the selection process.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- ** **an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide