Are you an outstanding Media and Communications specialist with a proven track record of success?  If so, this role helping to deliver amazing museum experiences including Western Australia’s new world-class museum is for you!

The Western Australian Museum’s vision is to be an excellent and vibrant Museum, valued and used by all Western Australians and admired and visited by the world.

The WA Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse working environment and providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and young people. The Museum values the importance of a work environment which is representative of the wider community and which supports a variety of perspectives.

Conditions

This is a full time, permanent vacancy. There will also be a Pool running for a period of 18 months from the initial appointment. Applicants deemed suitable will be placed into a pool where appointments may be considered for similar vacancies for full-time, part-time, casual, fixed term or permanency.

Location

This position is located in Perth CBD, ideally located within easy walking distance of the bustling café, cultural, tourist and shopping districts.

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional team player who is an expert in the field of Media and Communications. This is an excellent opportunity if you want to:

• Lead the development of a first-class Social Media strategy
• Contribute to the growth of our audience across a range of stakeholders
• Be part of the team helping to deliver the New Museum.

The Media and Communication Coordinator reports to the Manager Marketing, Media and Audience Development, and is responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the WA Museum’s earned and owned media and communications strategies including but not limited to; media relations, stakeholder communications and social media content strategy to enhance and promote the Museum’s reputation, programs and services and drive visitation to WA Museum sites across the State.

Specific duties you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Coordination, planning, development, and implementation of effective media and communication strategies to promote the diverse work of the WA Museum.
• Leading the development and implementation of media and social media content frameworks and policies.
• Providing strategic direction to team members about effective media and communication outcomes.
• Effectively present messaging to a range of target audiences across diverse media channels.
• Management of the Museum’s media and communications team to deliver integrated plans and messaging to a wide range of audiences.
• Development of effective media networks and relationships.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide;
  • a comprehensive CV
  • no more than a four A4 page (Word or PDF document) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
• For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Applicant Information Package’.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 6552 7585 or email hr@museum.wa.gov.au for further assistance.

Please note that all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

For further job related information, please contact Jason Fair on 0417 979 657 (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).

NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.