Arts Queensland (AQ), now part of Department of Education, is looking for a permanent full-time AO8 Communication Manager to work within our Communications team.

As Communication Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of a strategic communication and engagement approach to inform awareness and engagement in Arts Queensland projects, programs and initiatives that underpin the delivery of Queensland Government’s Queensland’s Time to Shine a new 10-year strategy for a thriving creative sector and a vibrant statewide arts scene.

You will also use your exceptional leadership skills to provide strategic communications advice — specialising in corporate communication, media and digital communications and partnerships development to leverage Queensland Government investment in the arts.

This position will provide leadership and guidance to a team of 6 direct reports.

Job details

Please refer to the position description for full list of required key duties/tasks that this role will undertake.

Please also refer to the applicant guide for more information on AQ and DoE and this recruitment process.

Interested in applying? Please submit:

• A one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current and / or previous experiences for this role under “Your contribution and key responsibilities and what we are looking for sections” as listed in this position description.
• A current resume detailing your previous work history and two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance and conduct over the past two years.
• If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $147,770 - $156,144 p.a.
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible working from home opportunities
• Permanent flexible full-time with professional development opportunities
• Please note a probationary period (up to 6 months) may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to undertake:
• A criminal history check under section 52 of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022
• Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the PSA
• Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the PSA.
• Please note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy for the Queensland Government for more information.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AQ666310 Communication Manager - RD (PDF, 264KB)
  Role Description
  
  AQ Applicant Guide (PDF, 701KB)
  Application Kit