The National Gallery is seeking an experienced Communications Officer to join a small, dynamic and creative team at Australia's leading visual arts institution. You will join the Communications team within the Marketing, Communications and Visitor Experience portfolio.
In this role you will create, commission and manage content for internal and external audiences to deliver dynamic communication strategies for a range of exciting projects. This role is to support the development and implementation of major exhibition campaigns and Gallery initiatives, while taking the lead on the promotion of smaller exhibitions and programs. The Communications Officer drives visitation to the Gallery onsite, online and on tour through extensive and positive media coverage.
Working closely with the Communications Manager – the Communications Officer implements the Communication's Policy and ensures the Gallery's tone of voice and key messages are aligned across communications products.
The key duties of the position include:In accordance with the APS 5 work level standards, you will:
Under the direction of the Communications Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of communications strategies for exhibitions, public programs and special projects including publicity, media relations, event management and content development.Develop and edit content to proactively promote the National Gallery including media releases, media briefings, media kits, internal communications and online content, responding to the competing priorities of a dynamic gallery environment.Manage the logistics and media engagement for high-level media launches and other media events including event management, media pitches, budgets, travel booking, production schedules, film crew assistance and other tasks, as required.Manage the Gallery's media monitoring program and reporting requirements; including analysis of coverage, media updates for high-level stakeholders, and maintain consistent filing of media coverage.Manage the Gallery's media contacts database, including regular updating of contacts to reflect the changing media landscape.Undertake administrative duties including managing budgets and preparing reports for senior management and funding partners including analysis of communications and marketing activities and their impact.Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.
Police Check: to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations
Role specific mandatory qualifications certification and/or registrations include:
Experience and/or qualifications in Marketing, Communications, or related discipline will be an advantage.HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please forward your CV, statement and personal particulars form to ******.
You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.
In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
As part of your application process, we ask that you also complete the personal particulars form as well.
An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.
Getting to know the National Gallery of AustraliaThe National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
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