Marketing and Events Coordinator

About us
The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) aspires to tell the evolving story of Australian identity through art. We use portraiture to increase understanding and appreciation of Australian people – their identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity. We are open 364 days a year, offering visitors the opportunity to view the collection and special exhibitions, and participate in a variety of cutting-edge public and educational programs. The Gallery also offers venue hire for private and corporate events and houses a popular cafe and bookstore.

We recognise the great contribution from our staff in realising our mission and values; and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring a child safe and child friendly environment, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. Our staff actively contribute to the wellbeing and safety of our visitors and each other.

The position
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, the role sits within the External Relations section, which drives the Gallery’s brand, marketing, media, corporate partnerships, advertising, social media, publications, philanthropy, design and merchandise. The occupant of this role is specifically responsible for coordination of marketing and event activities as well supporting the delivery of partnerships benefits. To be successful in this role the occupant will be personable, possess the ability to represent the Portrait Gallery to partners and stakeholders, and have an interest in the cultural sector. They must have the capacity to show initiative, contribute ideas, be organised, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy work environment.

Specific Tasks
Under general direction from the Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, the successful applicant will:

• Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of marketing strategies for Gallery exhibitions, events and programs.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of exhibition launches and marketing events, and contribute ideas to event conception.
• Assist with the management of the Gallery’s corporate sponsors, including coordinating tracking and delivery of benefits, assisting with event and content development and delivery, developing reports and research partnership prospects.
• Assist in developing and implementing media buys, booking ads, coordinating design requirements and managing deadlines.
• Assist with digital marketing requirements including editing images and undertaking minor design tasks.

Selection Criteria

1. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, clients and staff, and operate professionally.
2. Demonstrated experience in delivering events including managing logistics, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated experience in a marketing role and the ability to deliver tailored key messages about the Gallery’s events, programs and exhibitions.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to prepare high quality and accurate reports and pitch documents.
5. Excellent administration skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise work to meet deadlines. The ability to work independently and be accountable for work output.
6. Experience in using, or the ability to learn, digital suites to develop presentations and undertake minor digital design tasks; effective use of a Customer Relationship Management system.

Industry specific – desirable:

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing or three years’ experience in a marketing, events or partnerships role will be well regarded.
• Experience in Tessitura.

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 Trish Kevin, Manager, Marketing and Partnerships, 02 6102 7004 or by email at Patricia.Kevin@npg.gov.au.

Applications close midnight Thursday 17 September 2026.