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APS6 Digital Engagement Lead

Applications close midnight Thursday 12 December 2024

The position

The occupant of this position sits within the Digital team, reporting to the Director, Digital Production. The team is a dynamic unit responsible for the delivery of the National Portrait Gallery’s digital content, including formal and informal learning programs to audiences across Australia and around the world. Under limited direction, this position is responsible for the effective delivery of online, onsite and outreach digital programming, and the management of a small team.

Specific Tasks

  1. Develop and implement the design, development and delivery of livestreamed virtual programs to local, national and international audiences.
  2. Plan, manage and execute the delivery of the digital education strategy, including onsite digital experiences, liaising with the NPG Access & Learning team.
  3. Scope digital programs and product requirements and monitor project delivery to meet deadlines within budget.
  4. Develop and manage new partnerships and collaborative opportunities for new digital initiatives. Foster relationships with online learning communities and seek out collaborations to extend outreach and promote digital programming.
  5. Develop and lead training for digital delivery. This includes training online presenters in best-practice digital education delivery and leading training sessions at GLAM sector conferences and workshops.
  6. Maintain a sound understanding of digital trends, advancements and innovation; communicating and advising on creative means of using digital technologies to create quality learning resources and increase access for diverse audiences.

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering innovative, inclusive and relevant online programs for diverse audiences.
  2. Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget, including managing resources, staffing, schedules, budgets and priorities.
  3. Demonstrated experience in establishing strategic partnerships with the aim of increasing attendance and reach for NPG digital programming.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work with and lead others in a multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of high-quality digital programs.
  5. Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively; timely sharing of information and ensuring stakeholders internally and externally are consulted and kept informed of project progression.
  6. Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, innovation, display resilience and adhere to the Gallery’s and the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct. Ability to remain positive and respond to pressure in a controlled manner.

Applicant Information

In no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.

Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to hrservices@npg.gov.au by the deadline listed below.

If you need more information, please get in touch with Gillian Raymond, Director, Digital Production on 0408239912 or gillian.raymond@npg.gov.au

Applications close midnight Thursday 12 December 2024.

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