Senior Communications Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (12-month, Parental leave cover)

Salary: Base salary of $117,328 plus 11% superannuation contributions

Position No: SOH2340

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 19th February 2024

Role Enquiries: Hayley at ***********@sydneyoperahouse.com 

Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679

An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.

THE HOUSE

The Sydney Opera House is the number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.

For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.

YOUR NEW ROLE

The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for the planning, execution and management of brand, customer and corporate communications campaigns that build awareness and support for the Opera House’s purpose and strategic priorities. 

Reporting to the General Manager External Communications, you will play a lead role in driving a strategic and effective program of organisation-wide media activity to reach and engage audiences, stakeholders and the broader community. Key business priorities and projects include brand campaigns, precinct and tourism activity, major events and building renewal initiatives. 

You will also play a critical role in navigating and responding to complex and sensitive issues of high public visibility, providing expert communications counsel to protect and strengthen the Opera House’s reputation as a leading, vibrant and evolving cultural landmark. 

This role manages, and provides leadership to, a Communications Manager and Communications Specialist.

Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

We are looking for someone with:

• A proven record of accomplishment delivering corporate communications, issues management and high-impact campaigns. 
• Exceptional leadership and project management skills, including the ability to lead, plan or collaborate on a number of different projects at once in what can be a pressured environment.
• Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills – ability to translate nuanced themes into impactful, engaging communications.
• A proven ability to establish and maintain effective networks and working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills in a politically sensitive environment.
• A solutions-focused approach – ability to troubleshoot, think laterally to find solutions and overcome potential challenges. 
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as media, communications or journalism.

THE PERKS

The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 5-week’s annual leave.
• Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
• Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.
• Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives. 
• Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
• Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
• Complimentary tickets to shows.
• And many more!

OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

We are an inclusive employer who recognises everyone is unique, we welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at ***********@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further.

If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch.  Read more about our DI&B commitments outline in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.

We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills, and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.

NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?

We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY!

Applicants are asked to please create a profile at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and include the following documents with their applications:

• An up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages).
• A cover letter, addressing suitability for the role (of no more than one page).

In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform:

1. Detail your experience planning and delivering a significant communications campaign. What was the approach and result, and how did it support business objectives? 
2. Explain a situation where you had to think strategically to manage a time-sensitive media issue. How did you coordinate with key stakeholders to deliver a positive outcome?

Please note, only applicants who apply online and include the requested documentation will be considered for this position, unless otherwise discussed.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Clearance and Pre-Employment Health Assessment. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.

Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.