Head of Communications

Art Gallery of New South Wales – Sydney NSW Total Remuneration Package up to $196,557 Salary Range ($149,739 to $173,174) Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people. The Art Gallery attracts around 2 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year. With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state‑of‑the‑art building located next to our existing and much‑loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences. We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future. For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website About the Role Lead the development and implementation of the Art Gallery’s external and internal communications plans and activities that align with the Art Gallery’s strategic direction; that protect and enhance its brand and reputation and that inform and engage diverse audiences and stakeholders. For more information about the role, please view the and or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement. What Technical/Soft Skills you require Extensive experience in communications management and practice within an arts or cultural organisation including issues management and complex projects. Extensive networks and relationships throughout the media sector. High level verbal and written communication skills and ability to create engaging content for a variety of stakeholders. Political awareness and sensitivity. Effective stakeholder management skills and highly developed collaboration skills. Capability to prioritise requests, successfully manage heavy workloads and exercise sound judgement under tight timeframes and high‑volume conditions. Targeted Questions Describe how you have conceived, developed and delivered a communications campaign that was successful and innovative. How did you measure success? What was innovative about the campaign? (400 words maximum) Provide an example of a significant media issue you have managed. What strategy did you use and what was the outcome? How did you evaluate what did and didn’t work? (400 words maximum) Application Process To submit your application online, please provide: Your resume (maximum five pages) A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined above A response to the Targeted questions, in the text box provided in your application form (max 400 words) Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate. Pre‑employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background‑check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant’s personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups. We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework. Enquiries If you require further details about this role, please contact Arthur Cheng, Director of People and Change, at ************@ag.nsw.gov.au. Closing date for applications 10 December 2025 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr