Communications Manager, Visual Arts

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Creative Australia Full time $104,000 - $140,000 per year

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government's principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

Our Purpose

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

Our Culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Your role

As our Communications Manager, Visual Arts, you'll lead the development and delivery of effective communications strategies to increase visibility and engage audiences for the delivery of the Venice Biennale.

What you'll be doing:

  • Developing and implementing targeted high quality communication plans and events for the delivery of the Venice Biennale including relevant communications materials (eg, media releases and talking points).
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to manage culturally sensitive content and communications, ensuring perspectives are accurately represented and aligned with the organisation's messages.
  • Managing the corporate communications calendar related to communication activities for the Venice Biennale to ensure the timely and coordinated release of information and key events.
  • Monitoring media mentions using the Streem platform and compiling media clippings in Australia and internationally.
  • Logging and tracking all media enquiries including responding to general media enquiries to determine appropriate responses.
  • Providing the Head of Public Affairs and Head of Visual Arts with specialist advice and regular reporting on the performance of communications campaigns for the Venice Biennale.

What this means for you

  • Fixed term until November 2026
  • Office Location: Sydney
  • Salary of $ 114,580 per annum + 12% superannuation
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work arrangement (two days' work from home and three days on site)
  • Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Paid cultural leave to attend religious or cultural obligations
  • Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
  • Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

How to apply

We recognise that exceptional talent comes in various forms. We welcome and celebrate candidates from all backgrounds, believing that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive our success. Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the job requirements at Creative Australia careers page.

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please reach out to Nicola Grayson, Head of Public Affairs at and People and Culture at

Applications close
17 November 2025 at 10am

This is not an Australian Public Service position.

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.

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