ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Deliver innovative campaigns for the Museums and Collections department including exhibitions, programs and collections.

About Museums and Collections

The Museums and Collections Department is responsible for Buxton Contemporary, Science Gallery Melbourne, Ian Potter Museum of Art, Old Quadrangle Treasury, and the Grainger Museum.

The aim of the Department is to build a collaborative and flexible network around the University’s cultural assets so students, staff members local and global communities gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary and traditional cultures, scientific discovery and creative practice.

About the role

As the Engagement Manager you will be part of the Engagement team, that works to connect and engage people in our programs, place and collections, and enable the delivery of University objectives.

You will lead a small team of marketing and visitor services staff and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative campaigns for Department including exhibitions, programs and collections.

About you

You have the demonstrated ability to forward plan, prioritise workloads and successfully meet strict deadlines. You have excellent interpersonal skills, which you utilise to effectively mobilise support from internal and external networks.

You will further have:

• Relevant marketing and communication experience in a cultural or public engagement environment.
• Experience in developing and delivering innovative marketing campaigns that develop new audiences.
• Experience and success in working across multiple platforms with a strong focus on social and digital media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to structure, engage and present information clearly and interestingly to diverse audiences.

Benefits

- Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme

- Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions

- The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment

- A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

How to apply

Your application submitted should include a CV along with your responses against the selection criteria* found in the Position Description for the role.

*For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria