Communications Coordinator

Job No: 664749

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $90,773 - $97,979 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Working directly with the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) team across artistic, public, education and donor programs, the Communication Coordinator is responsible for implementing MUMA’s communication strategy to amplify and promote an innovative, experimental and research-based contemporary art program. The Communication Coordinator will also be responsible for developing, designing and delivering the museum’s creative strategies and promotional material to increase MUMA’s visibility, grow and generate audiences.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal and written skills with a high attention to detail, and a proven ability to write, design and produce communications for a variety of traditional and emerging communication channels across print and digital media. Proven experience with specialist administrative, website, information management and database software applications, with proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, including Indesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro are also key to success in this role.

About MUMA

MUMA is one of Australia’s most respected and influential contemporary art museums. Established in 1975, MUMA has a dynamic artistic program of collecting, commissioning, exhibition-making and publishing, and is committed to connecting art, audiences and ideas.

MUMA is the custodian of the Monash University Collection, which holds over 2,600 artworks. With nearly half the Collection on public display across Monash’s Victorian campuses or out on loan to museums and galleries nationally and internationally, it’s one of the most accessible collections of post-1960s Australian art in the country, founded with the establishment of the University in 1961.

MUMA’s exhibitions, commissions and collection activity are accompanied by strong education, engagement and publishing programs. This engagement allows the Museum to exchange with diverse local, national and international audiences, artists and partners—both in-person and through the circulation of digital resources and print publications.

About Monash University

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Whilst this role is worked on-site, we have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily. This includes supporting parents . 

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which addresses why you would like to work at Monash University Museum of Art along with your experience in arts communication. 

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please get in touch at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms Alicia Renew, Gallery Manager, +61 3 9905 1618

Position Description: Communications Coordinator

Applications Close: Sunday 9 June 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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