Communications And Marketing Manager

Foundation for the WA Museum; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for the WA Museum is seeking an experienced communications and marketing professional to own our communications, brand and storytelling across campaigns and donor engagements. You will craft compelling content and coordinate integrated campaigns to elevate visibility and support for our museum programs.

Reporting to the CEO, you will develop strategic plans, manage digital channels and collaborate across a small team to deliver high‑impact communications that align with our

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in marketing, communications or related field.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders and delivering positive outcomes.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications and marketing plans aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage brand with consistent messaging across channels.
• Create philanthropic stories showing donor impact on museum work and programs.
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns and fundraising appeals.
• Manage digital communications: website, social media, and EDMs.
• Coordinate publications and marketing materials.
• Identify media opportunities and external publicity activities.
• Support donor and partner stewardship with the Development Team.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Stakeholder engagement

Copywriting

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing

Tools

Content management systems

Social media management

Job description

$110,000 – $130,000 per year + superannuation

Bring stories to life. Inspire support. Make an impact.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take ownership of the Foundation's communications and marketing activities, ensuring our brand, campaigns and storytelling are engaging, consistent and aligned with our strategic priorities.

You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, developing compelling content, coordinating integrated campaigns and identifying opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's visibility and reputation.

Working collaboratively across a small and dedicated team, you will play a key role in communicating the extraordinary outcomes made possible through philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications and marketing plans aligned with the Foundation's strategic and fundraising priorities.
• Manage the Foundation's brand, ensuring consistent messaging and presentation across all channels.
• Create compelling philanthropic stories that demonstrate the impact of donor support on Museum research, collections, exhibitions and community programs.
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns, fundraising appeals and promotional initiatives.
• Manage digital communications, including website content, social media, and EDMs.
• Develop and coordinate publications and marketing material.
• Identify and coordinate media opportunities, public relations activities and external publicity communications.
• Manage the Communications and Engagement Coordinator and work closely with the Development Team to support donor and partner stewardship and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate external creative suppliers and specialist providers as required.
• Monitor communications performance and identify opportunities to improve audience engagement, brand awareness and campaign effectiveness.

About You

You are an experienced communications and marketing professional who combines strong creative instincts with excellent writing, planning and project delivery skills.

You will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in marketing, stakeholder engagement, communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining professional relationships and delivering positive stakeholder outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Demonstrated people management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop team members, set clear expectations and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
• A leadership style that values open communication, accountability, mutual respect and collaboration.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way.
• Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing and communications campaigns.
• Strong digital communications skills, including content management, social media and electronic marketing.
• An understanding of brand management, reputation and strategic messaging.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, external suppliers and internal colleagues.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to take projects from concept through to delivery.
• Experience in philanthropic storytelling, fundraising communications, the arts, culture or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded. Additional professional development in fundraising, relationship management or corporate partnerships will be viewed favourably.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting Western Australia's cultural and scientific heritage.

You will have the opportunity to bring important stories to life, strengthen the Foundation's voice and demonstrate how philanthropy makes extraordinary things possible.

Help us tell the stories that inspire the next generation of support for the WA Museum.