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Learn how a merit list or pool may be used
- Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
- If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
- Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply.
- A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
- This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
- For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle
National Archives of Australia (National Archives) provides leadership in best practice management of the official record of the Commonwealth and ensures that Australian Government information of enduring significance is secured, preserved and available to government agencies, researchers, and the community.
Our vision: Australia’s cultural identity and democracy are strengthened by connecting people with the evidence of Australian Government activities and decisions.
National Archives endeavour to meet the future needs of government and expectations of the Australian public in our rapidly changing digital setting. Underpinning the transformative strategies to enable, secure, connect and innovate is a drive for comprehensive digital capability and service delivery.
National Archives is committed to:
- inclusion
National Archives is also committed to developing the capability and expertise of our staff, we offer a Studies Assistance Program that supports staff to achieve individual goals as well as increasing their capacity to help achieve National Archives’ strategic objectives. Our Health and Wellbeing program encourages and supports a healthier workplace and healthy lifestyle changes for employees.
The key duties of the position include:
About the role
The Access and Public Engagement branch is the public face of National Archives of Australia, ensuring an accessible, visible, and well-interpreted national archival collection. It delivers description, examination, reference and research services, exhibitions, education programs, publishing, websites, marketing, and events nationally.
Within this branch, the Communication, Marketing, Partnerships and Events section promotes National Archives through publishing, brand management, marketing, public relations, media, social media, partnerships, events, international engagement and the Member Program. This supports National Archives’ key role of providing an accessible national archival collection.
Under broad direction, the main duties of the role are to:
- Lead strategic marketing initiatives that elevate the profile of National Archives and effectively showcase its offerings.
- Create and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns that align with organisational goals and successfully reach target audiences.
- Gather and analyse insights to optimise resources, identify trends and highlight best practices that raise awareness, engagement and productivity.
- Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify collaborative promotional opportunities.
- Manage and mentor staff, participate in performance cycles including providing feedback, build team capabilities and allocate team resources to meet the work requirements of the section.
- Apply the APS Values, Code of Conduct, diversity principles, WHS, and participative management in your work and team interactions.
- Advocate for and embody National Archives' Vision, Mission, and Commitments as outlined in Strategy 2030 and Our Values.
While not essential, tertiary qualifications and experience in marketing or communication-related fields are highly desirable.
To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a baseline clearance level.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information please consider contacting the agency. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts.
Getting to know the National Archives of Australia
The National Archives of Australia has a skilled and diverse workforce. We value our people, performance, integrity and service. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from every cultural and linguistic background. National Archives has a presence in all state and territory capital cities. Our national office and exhibition spaces are in Canberra, and all centres offer public reading rooms where visitors are able to examine original records. Some offices are co-located with the state or territory archives, providing one-stop public access. National Archives collection is housed in several repositories located around Australia. We offer a high standard of service as outlined in our service charter. If you would like to join our team, we invite you to apply for this vacancy.
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📌 Assistant Director, Marketing
🏢 Australian Public Service Commission
📍 Canberra