Head of Communications

THE POSITION

The National Gallery is seeking an experienced leader and specialist in communications and public affairs with a strong track record of delivering outcomes to join the Marketing and Visitor Experience portfolio. Leading the Communications team, this role is pivotal in developing and shaping the organisation-wide external communications strategy and 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 to protect and enhance the Gallery’s brand and reputation 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.

CONTACT

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Susie Barr on +61 2 6240 6472 or susie.barr@nga.gov.au. The Recruitment team may also be contacted on +61 2 6240 6495.