Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

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

About the Role

The Communications Specialist role is responsible for assisting in the development of strategic communication initiatives and stakeholder messaging at the Australian Museum. In this role you will be focusing on delivering high-impact communication projects, including assisting with the development of the annual report as well as key internal communications channels. The Communications Specialist will provide effective internal and external communications and engagement and assist with communications project management.

Employment Status:

• Clerk Grade 5/6

• Ongoing, full time

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You will be paid a competitive annual salary $99,938 - $110,271 plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

About you

We are seeking a communications professional who has a proven track record of developing and executing internal and external communication initiatives within a complex or multifaceted organisation. You will have well-developed interpersonal skills and can adapt your communication approach to engage a diverse range of stakeholders. You enjoy working independently and collaboratively while successfully managing competing priorities and deliverables.

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrated communications experience, including the development, implementation, guidance and evaluation of communications and engagement plans, annual reports, style guides, branding, print and digital communications materials, events management and communications administration function.

• Experience in successfully delivering sensitive communications and advising on confidential information.

• Experience preparing professional communications and documents for senior leaders and sector-wide audiences, including providing communication guidance.

• Experience in developing organisation-wide materials such as annual reports.

• Experience working in government, corporate, arts sector, and / or Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum sector, desirable.

• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW government processes and legislative requirements for reporting, desirable.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary level qualifications, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience, in a relevant discipline.

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.

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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):

1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description's essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.

2. Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

1. Describe a communication opportunity you identified for an organisation. What issue did you identify as needing to be addressed, what methods did you use to gain management support for your proposal, how did you deliver the project, and what steps have you take to evaluate the project? (300 words maximum)

2. Describe a project that has required you to navigate a large and complex organisation to deliver a cohesive and executive leader endorsed communications document, such as an annual report or impact report. What steps did you take to ensure accurate and on brand messaging, and how did you ensure deadlines were met and key elements approved? (300 words maximum)

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.

The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Clare Patience Head of Communications,

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.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.