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Communications Coordinator
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Arts Centre Melbourne
Opportunity to work in one of Melbourne's most iconic venues
Let your communication, problem solving, and organisational talents shine
Join a team focused on developing compelling communications and storytelling
About You
As the Communications Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting a high-performing Strategic Communications team, which exists to develop and deliver storytelling content that amplifies our brand, elevates our case for support, and demonstrates the value we deliver for the Victorian community and the creative industries we are here to serve.
The primary purpose of the Communications Coordinator is to provide administrative and project support to the Strategic Communications team core functions in internal and external communications activity and outputs, and administrative, coordination and delivery support for opening nights and stakeholder events. The role requires a strong communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, enabling them to manage tasks, resources, and timelines effectively. They are dependable, detail-oriented, and have a talent for coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure success.
This position requires a relevant tertiary qualification in communications and/or a minimum of 3 years' experience in communications, storytelling, engagement, culture and change communications.
Full-time fixed-term position to June ****. Salary band 3.1 $78,****** p.a. plus superannuation.
For more information about the position and its key accountabilities, please read Position Description - Communications Coordinator
About The Team
There are changes happening at Arts Centre Melbourne inside and out as the organisation undergoes a period of transformation. As a central part of the Victorian Government's vision to transform the Melbourne Arts Precinct, join a team of talented and persuasive communicators managing change and ensuring our varied stakeholders are informed, engaged and connected as the institution they love goes through the biggest changes in its 40+ year history. The Strategic Communications team is responsible for external and internal communications, narrative and storytelling, strategic and campaign-based media, leadership positioning, reputation and issues management, change communications, internal culture, publications and stakeholder engagement.
Through excellent communication in multiple channels to a diversity of audiences, the team builds a compelling narrative around Arts Centre Melbourne's purpose, impact and value to the people of Victoria and the creative industries, and in generating advocacy for the Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne project, central to the Victorian Government's Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation.
Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.
Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.
Together with our own programme of performances, events and activities, we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.
We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government's commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.
Enjoy Team Member Benefits
As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
Complimentary tickets
Discounts at food & beverage outlets
Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programmes
Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members and specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.
Application and Equality
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, disabled and deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to .
Please submit your résumé together with a cover letter expanding on the key accountabilities of the role, demonstrating your relevant experience and fit, by
11:55pm, Friday 28 November ****.
Early applications are encouraged
as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Performing Arts
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