Executive Level 2 – Head of Public Affairs – NMA Closing Date: 09/12/2024 9:00 am
Institution: National Museum of Australia
Salary: $133,210 – $147,985
Employment Status: Full-time ongoing
Location: Canberra ACT
Contact Name: Tracy Sutherland, Head of External Relations
Contact Email: Role Purpose:
The Head of Public Affairs is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic communications guidance to the Museum's Director, Executive team, and key stakeholders. This position leads the development and execution of the Museum's media and social media engagement strategies, ensuring the effective promotion and safeguarding of the organisation's reputation. A key aspect of the role involves managing reputational risks, developing crisis communication plans, and fostering strong relationships with media outlets to enhance public awareness of the Museum's initiatives and achievements.
With a deep understanding of the media landscape, the Head of Public Affairs crafts compelling narratives and content that resonate across traditional and digital platforms, ensuring the Museum's mission and strategic goals are communicated effectively to diverse audiences, including government stakeholders, international partners, and the public. By driving innovative media and social media outreach, this position plays a critical role in shaping perceptions, amplifying the Museum's influence, and engaging both new and existing audiences on a national and global scale.
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
Essential:
Extensive experience in public affairs and communications (10+ years), with a track record of providing trusted and strategic communications guidance at a senior executive level and successfully shaping the Museum's public image. Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering complex communications strategies that align with organisational objectives, enhance public understanding of cultural contributions, and effectively position a national cultural institution within the media and public sphere. Proven ability to identify and manage reputational risks, develop crisis management communications strategies, and lead issues management in high-pressure situations for high-profile organisations. Extensive experience managing and mentoring high-performing multi-disciplinary communications teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering targeted and cohesive campaigns under tight deadlines and competing priorities. Demonstrated strong relationships and contacts with national journalists across diverse media organisations, government departments, Ministerial offices, and cultural stakeholders, leveraging these networks to promote and safeguard the Museum's reputation and mission. Demonstrated ability to craft and deliver complex, multi-faceted national communications strategies that enhance public understanding and appreciation of an organisation's work and cultural contributions. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting compelling narratives, media releases, background materials, and talking points for senior executives. Proven expertise in leading social media strategies, engaging new and existing audiences, and mitigating associated risks to amplify an organisation's impact nationally and internationally. Experience in the cultural sector is highly valued. Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to critically analyse challenges, provide forthright advice, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism. A degree in public relations, communications, journalism, international relations, or equivalent on-the-job experience is highly regarded. Previous experience working in the cultural sector or within government agencies will be highly regarded. Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
be an Australian citizen undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description. #J-18808-Ljbffr