Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $128,631
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/MV6628
About the organisation
Museums Victoria (MV) is among the largest museums organisation in the southern hemisphere. Home to three iconic museums – Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum and Scienceworks – as well as IMAX Melbourne, Museums Victoria Research Institute and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building. Each year, millions of visitors from across Australia and around the world engage with our exhibitions, programs, and collections, discovering insights about themselves and the universe we inhabit.
Offering an exciting and diverse workplace, we are looking for an experienced Senior Media and Communications Manager to join the marketing and communications (MAC) team and lead media and communications at Museums Victoria.
Vibe Check: The Role
Reporting to the Director of Communications, Stakeholder and Visitor Engagement, this role is accountable for nurturing and growing MV's profile, driving visitation across the museums and protecting, promoting and advancing the organisation's reputation in curatorial and research excellence.
As the Senior Manager of Media and Communications, this position will lead the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of all communication outputs across our diverse portfolio.
The Senior Manager leads a high-functioning media team, ensuring that appropriate processes and procedures are in place to support a best-in-class communications function, that continually measures and evaluates its effectiveness.
Responsible for proactive and reactive communications, the successful candidate will lead with creativity, strategic insight, and a strong understanding of the global media landscape.
Please see the position description for further details.
Relevant skills and attributes: About you
Please see our Role Statement for a copy of the full Key Selection Criteria
Perks of the Role: Creativity and Impact
Other information
This role is a full-time, fixed term position for 13 months. The salary on offer is VPS 5.1 $116,413 pro rata, per annum plus 12% superannuation.
For more information about this position, please contact Jenni Watts at [email protected]
How to apply
If you are a passionate communicator and are interested in using your expertise to drive change and make a real difference in the organisation, we encourage you to apply today!
To view the position description, visit https://museumsvictoria.com.au/careers
For more information about this position, please contact Natalene Muscat, Director Communications and Stakeholder Engagement e: [email protected]
To apply, please submit the following:
Please note: Applications that do not include the above elements will not be considered.
Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your interest, but plan to manage recruitment ourselves.
Applications close: 8 June 2026