Our vacancy 

In the role of Manager Communications and Marketing, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic communications and marketing initiatives for the State Library to promote its strategic priorities, brand and diverse offering of services, resources, programs and events. You will forge and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and build new audiences for the State Library. 

Detailed information about this job is available in the attached Job Description Form. 

You are encouraged to contact Susan McEwan, Director Library Services on (08) 9427 3175 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. 

There is currently one fixed term vacancy for immediate filling, from 15 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with possibility of extension and/or permanency.  

Your story 

Tell us your story. How do your skills, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this opportunity? 

To succeed in this role, you will be a strategic communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring communications and marketing strategies are aligned with the State Library’s business objectives. You will lead engagement with key external stakeholders, including government and media, while serving as the custodian of the State Library’s brand and reputation. 

As our preferred candidate, your values and behaviours will align to our corporate values of being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative. 

Our story 

The State Library of Western Australia is a trusted cultural institution that is rapidly evolving to meet the future needs of our community. Our mission is to treasure stories, inspire possibilities and strengthen communities. 

Our staff are passionate about their work and are essential to the effective delivery of services. 

Why work with us 

For more information about our generous employment benefits, including tips on how to apply and what to expect during the recruitment process, look at our Work with us section. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

We understand that employing a diverse range of people is essential to our business and we celebrate diversity, openness and tolerance. 

We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce. 

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact slwahr@slwa.wa.gov.au 

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. 

For further information click here to read how we can make adjustment to support people with disability. 

How to apply 

Your application should include: 

• A current CV with two work related referees (with one referee who is a current line manager). 

• A cover letter (to a maximum two (2) pages), outlining your experience, knowledge and skills addressing the Essential Work-Related Requirements listed below, as stated in the attached Job Description Form:  

1. Proven experience in a strategic communications and marketing role. 
2. Demonstrated strong leadership and team management capability. 
3. Achieves results. 
4. Build productive relationships. 

Please note that all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. See full criteria listed in the Job Description Form (JDF) 

When you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. 

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance. 

Please note the closing date and time and allow yourself enough time to apply online as lodgement is system generated. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Future Vacancies 

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the State Library of WA which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time or casual roles.