Director, Communications & External Affairs

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Director, Communications & External Affairs. Terms and conditions vacancy

 

• Career-defining opportunity to work on a project will which will break new ground in the way museums do business. 
• Responsible for the strategic direction of the Museum regarding all facets of communication, marketing and strategic partnerships. 
• An attractive total remuneration package within the range of $203,386 to $225,329 per annum will be negotiated. 

A catalyst for creative expression and curious minds.

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is an executive agency of the New South Wales State Government. Embodying the best of design ingenuity and innovation, the Museum profiles one of the world’s great collections and is a highly successful interdisciplinary institution that sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in supporting the brand and vision of the city. Access to the Museum’s exceptional collection is a cornerstone of the vision, opening up opportunities for engagement, participation and research.

MAAS currently operates three sites, the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo, Sydney Observatory in Millers Point and Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill. In April 2018, the NSW Government announced the largest investment in museum infrastructure in Australia’s history, which will enable MAAS to expand its operations, and will ensure the Museum and its collection remain a critical part of our local and global communities for centuries to come.

A new, world-class flagship MAAS campus will be built in Parramatta, opening in 2023, and the Museums Discovery Centre will be expanded by 35%. Further planning is also underway for cultural spaces at Ultimo, which include a MAAS-led design and fashion museum.

The opportunity

As the Director of Communications & External Affairs, you will direct strategies for driving recognition of the MAAS brand both nationally and internationally. As a member of the museum’s Executive Team, you will be accountable for the strategic direction of the Museum regarding all facets of communication, development and strategic partnerships.

Bringing a solid track record of strategic experience in communications, you will manage and inspire your team by achieving results. You will consult with key stakeholders including Government, media and community, to develop and manage effective communications, fundraising, development and partnerships.

To be successful in this role you will be required to possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Significant experience in managing reputation and stakeholder support in a cultural or allied environment. 
• Significant and strategic experience in driving marketing and communications strategies and achieving and analysing results. 
• Demonstrated success in driving fundraising strategy and achieving results across corporate support, philanthropy and giving and grants. 
• Superior networking skills and experience in managing Trustees, Government and key stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated success in embedding an audience/customer centric approach to decision making. 
• Track record in managing results focussed multidisciplinary teams 
• Excellent business development skills and financial acumen. 

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As part of GSE Act compliance, your application must include:

Resume - No more than three A4 pages. Must be up to date with current employment, and clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. You must include 3 referee contacts (name, role, phone number and email address), clearly identifying a junior, peer and manager. We will not contact referees without your consent.

Cover Letter - No more than four A4 pages. Must include short statements in response to the two targeted questions below (drawn from the Core Competencies required in the Role Description) There are no selection criteria to address.  

• Question 1 – Describe how you have successfully executed a whole of organisation marketing and communications campaign with complex challenges or environment. How do you know you were successful? 
• Question 2 – Describe a significant partnership that you have developed to achieve business or reputation success. 

Your cover letter and resume will need to be submitted as PDF attachments on your candidate file application on I Work for NSW.

Other - The successful applicant is required to undergo, and for new employees meet the cost of a National Police Records Check.

The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the Museum, please indicate this in your application.