• Opportunity to work in one of Melbourne's most iconic venues!
• Join a team of storytellers connecting Victorians to who we are and what we do, on and off the stages.
• Create communications outputs that speak to our reach, impact and value to the sector and community.

About the Role

As a member of the Communications team, you’ll:

• Support the planning, management and delivery of communications plans and storytelling outputs that keep us connected and engaged to the creative industries, community, supporters and audiences.
• Create and share content and storytelling through multiple channels to connect with diverse communities of interest to support brand awareness, advocacy and loyalty.
• Play an active role in supporting the Communications leadership team to achieve strategic and tactical objectives.
• Contribute to developing compelling persuasive and engaging storytelling that speaks to our principles, values, mission and purpose.

Full-time ongoing position, salary band 3.3 $91,060.00 p.a. plus superannuation.

Your Qualifications and Experience (Key Criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications and/or minimum 4 years’ experience in communications (internal focus), storytelling, audience engagement, internal team engagement, culture and change communications.
• Creative ability to collaboratively shape engaging, persuasive and compelling content (written and digital) for a multitude of channels and platforms.
• Experience briefing or producing digital content, particularly video
• Storytelling and writing capability that entertains, informs, inspires and uplifts, no matter who the audience.
• Experience in strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management, both internal and external.
• Proven experience with currently technology, systems and applications and the ability to learn and apply new technology and systems.
• Experience in coordination and delivery of projects, company-wide internal events, All Team meetings, presentations and publications.

For more details, please read  Position Description - Communications Advisor Dec 2024.pdf

About the team

The Strategic Communications team is responsible for external and internal communications across the organisation, narrative and storytelling, strategic and campaign-based media, brand integrity, leadership positioning, reputation and issues management, change communications, internal culture, publications and stakeholder engagement.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

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.

We’re proudly the home of our flagship Resident Companies – The Australian Ballet, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Theatre Company and Opera Australia – and a range of presenters who collectively bring our stages and spaces to life.

Together with our own program of performances, events and experiences we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and engagement with the breadth of the performing arts.

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. For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

• As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Complimentary tickets
• Discounts at food & beverage outlets
• Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
• Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, 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 adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the key criteria by 11:55pm, Sunday 12th January 2025. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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