Head of Communications

THE POSITION

The National Gallery is seeking an experienced leader and specialist in strategic communications and public affairs with a strong track record of delivering outcomes to join the Marketing, Communications and Visitor Experience portfolio.

This role is pivotal in developing and shaping both internal and the organisation-wide external communications strategy, ensuring the balance of proactive positive media for exhibition publicity, issues management and hands-on reactive crisis management.

In this role you will lead the Communication department in creating dynamic and effective PR campaigns for National Gallery exhibitions and programs, as well as wider initiatives and projects, and ensure the reputation of the Gallery’s brand and reputation is enhanced in the media. The department develops and delivers the Gallery’s communications strategy, managing the reputation of its spokespeople and delivering against strategic priorities including reaching broad and diverse audiences, attracting new partners and supporters and leading a contemporary cultural agenda.

As a senior leader you will contribute your creativity and expertise to practices, policies and processes that will positively shape the future of the National Gallery.

This position of Head of Communications role is an ongoing full-time role with the Marketing Communications and Visitor Experience Portfolio.

CONTACT

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Amanda O’Rourke on 0452 199 031 or admin@amandaorourke.com.au.