Communications Manager

We’re pleased to announce an opportunity to join us as our Communications Manager.

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

Our Purpose

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

Our culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Your role

You will lead the development and delivery of our communications strategies that connect with diverse audiences, elevate our profile and the public value of arts and creativity. You will play a pivotal role in re-defining our presence, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring our messaging resonates with our targeted audience.

Deliver strategic communications

Create and implement targeted communication plans to promote campaigns, special project and events.

Lead and inspire

Manage and mentor your direct team members, ensuring the successful delivery of corporate communications.

Manage impactful communications

Oversee the corporate communications calendar to ensure the timely release of information and prioritisation of resources.

Grow and strengthen audience connections

Work with stakeholders to expand existing and new audiences and ensure key messages are shared effectively.

Build reputation and trust

Strengthen our brand and community relationships by contributing to content for storytelling and consistent messaging.

Be the go-to adviser

Offer guidance and support to senior stakeholders in developing tailored corporate communications.

Analyse and optimise

Track campaign performance by providing insights and recommendations for greater impact and engagement.

Why join us

• Fixed term of 2 years

• Location: Melbourne or Sydney

• Salary of $110,812 per annum + 11.5% superannuation

• Flexible hours alongside hybrid work arrangements

• Reasonable workplace adjustments

• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year

• Paid cultural leave to attend religious or cultural obligations

• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts

• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

Deadline

This role is open for application until 8 April 2025 at 1pm.

Position description

The position description for this role can be found on Careers – Creative Australia.

How to apply

To apply for this role, you will need to complete an online application form at Careers – Creative Australia.

Contact information

If you have any questions about,

• job responsibilities/requirements

• flexible work arrangements

• reasonable workplace adjustments

• application support

• interview support

please contact Matt Fisher, Director Communications at matt.fisher@creative.gov.au and Human Resources at hrteam@creative.gov.au.

We’re hiring now! 

We are actively reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as they come in, so seize the opportunity and show us what you’ve got. 

This is not an Australian Public Service position.

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.