Media And Communications Support Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Museums Victoria, Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Media and Communications Support Officer.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced individual to provide administrative and operational support to assist the Marketing and Communications Department with the delivery of media, communications and marketing strategies.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Museums Victoria is a diverse and exciting place to work. Across our venues - Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, Melbourne Planetarium and IMAX cinemas - we present unique and exceptional experiences for more than 2 million visitors each year, who come from all over Australia and around the world to be inspired and to learn about themselves and the universe we inhabit.

To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit

Working with the Media & Communications team, the core functions of this position include:

• Provision of administrative assistance in the areas of invoicing, budget tracking, media monitoring, database management, event planning and reporting.
• Preparation of audience-focused communications materials and assets, including; media releases, alerts, distribution lists, social media content, web and digital copy and related promotional materials.
• Develop, deliver and monitor social media content across Museums Victoria's multiple social media accounts and platforms.

Relevant Skills and attributes:

• Proven background in administration and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage and communicate up reporting lines.
• Strong creative communications aptitude both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and keen interest in the media landscape in all formats.
• Strong interest, understanding and experience in working across social media platforms including creative content production.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and establish positive working relationships.

Please see our Role Statement for a copy of the full Key Selection Criteria and Duties.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Reporting to the Senior Media and Communications Officer, this is an exceptional opportunity for a committed individual to apply their skills and gain experience across a wide range of exhibitions, events, experiences and social and scientific communications.

Working across our three museums, this role will best suit somebody who is motivated to learn and establish a career in the media and communications sector.

If you have the energy, commitment and a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or possessing equivalent experience in one or more of these fields will be highly regarded.

This role is a full-time, ongoing position. The salary on offer is $55,439 per annum (base of grade) plus 10.5% superannuation.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view the position description, visit

For more information about this position, please contact Jacqui Wilson (Senior Manager, Media & Communications) on email: jawilson@museum.vic.gov.au

To apply, please submit the following:

• A brief Cover letter that outlines your interest in this role.
• A current CV detailing relevant experience.
• A brief document outlining your responses to the Key Selection Criteria

Please note: Applications that do not include the above elements will not be considered.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 14 December 2022 (11.59pm)