Assistant Director Communication and Media

NAA External; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

National Archives of Australia is seeking an Assistant Director Communication and Media to lead a small, high performing team, the role requires the ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking, team leadership and hands-on delivery to achieve organisational priorities and outcomes.

The Assistant Director, Communications and Media leads the development and delivery of integrated communications, media and stakeholder engagement strategies that strengthen the profile and impact of

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or professional experience in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Baseline security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to develop and deliver integrated communications, media and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Drive proactive and responsive communications initiatives, media relations, issues management and executive communications.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across internal and external channels.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Communications and Media team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications or related field

Job description

National Archives of Australia is seeking an Assistant Director Communication and Media to lead a small, high performing team, the role requires the ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking, team leadership and hands-on delivery to achieve organisational priorities and outcomes

The Assistant Director, Communications and Media leads the development and delivery of integrated communications, media and stakeholder engagement strategies that strengthen the profile and impact of National Archives.

This role is responsible for driving proactive and responsive communications initiatives, media relations, issues management and executive communications that support the National Archives' strategic objectives. The position provides leadership to a small team and works closely with executive stakeholders to deliver high-quality communication outcomes across internal and external channels.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, sound judgement and experience in media, communications, public relations or a related discipline. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant professional experience are highly desirable.

Qualification: Tertiary qualification or professional experience in a relevant and/or related field are highly desirable.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline 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 see:RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au)