About the role

The Access and Public Engagement branch is the public face of National Archives of Australia, ensuring an accessible, visible, and well-interpreted national archival collection. It delivers description, examination, reference and research services, exhibitions, education programs, publishing, websites, marketing, and events nationally.

Within this branch, the Communication, Marketing, Partnerships and Events section promotes National Archives through publishing, brand management, marketing, public relations, media, social media, partnerships, events, international engagement and the Member Program. This supports National Archives’ key role of providing an accessible national archival collection.

Under limited direction, the main duties of the role are to:

• Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans to elevate National Archives' profile and its offerings.
• Manage and optimise key marketing channels, including digital platforms and traditional media.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify collaborative promotional opportunities.
• Produce a variety of marketing materials while maintaining brand consistency and managing inventory effectively.
• Apply the APS Values, Code of Conduct, diversity principles, WHS and participative management in your work and team interactions.
• Advocate for and embody National Archives' Vision, Mission, and Commitments as outlined in Strategy 2030 and Our Values.

While not essential, tertiary qualifications and experience in marketing or communication-related fields are highly desirable.

Who we are

National Archives of Australia (National Archives) provides leadership in best practice management of the official record of the Commonwealth and ensures that Australian Government information of enduring significance is secured, preserved and available to government agencies, researchers, and the community.

Our vision: Australia’s cultural identity and democracy are strengthened by connecting people with the evidence of Australian Government activities and decisions.

National Archives endeavour to meet the future needs of government and expectations of the Australian public in our rapidly changing digital environment. Underpinning the transformative strategies to enable, secure, connect and innovate is a drive for comprehensive digital capability and service delivery.

National Archives is committed to:

• innovation
• collaboration
• inclusion

National Archives is also committed to developing the capability and expertise of our staff, we offer a Studies Assistance Program that supports staff to achieve individual goals as well as increasing their capacity to help achieve National Archives’ strategic objectives. Our Health and Wellbeing program encourages and supports a healthier workplace and healthy lifestyle changes for employees.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a baseline clearance level.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor
• your current resume
• statement (500 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the Performance Expectations at the relevant classification and National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and Our Values.