International Film Festival of Australia (IFFA)

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Employment type: Part time, on site

Reports to: Director

Help connect cinema, culture and communities through partnerships, public engagement and international collaboration.

IFFA is seeking a Media, Partnerships and Government Relations Manager to develop relationships, secure funding opportunities and support programmes that bring filmmakers, industry, government and communities together.

This role suits someone with experience in communications, partnerships, government relations, social policy, community development or the arts. Film industry experience is welcome but is not essential.

About IFFA The International Film Festival of Australia celebrates screen culture, supports emerging talent and strengthens cultural exchange. Alongside its awards programme, IFFA is developing the IFFA Talent Lab, The Chroma Show podcast, industry forums, workshops and international cultural initiatives.

About the role

Working closely with the Director and a small team, you will:

- Build and maintain relationships with government, sponsors, media, cultural organisations, educational institutions and community partners.
- Develop sponsorship proposals and partnership arrangements with explicit responsibilities and deliverables.
- Research funding opportunities and prepare grant applications, project plans, budgets and supporting materials.
- Coordinate government engagement, including correspondence, briefings, meetings and submissions.
- Develop international relationships with festivals, film societies, diplomatic representatives and creative organisations.
- Plan media outreach, publicity and partner communications before,



during and after events.
- Support the IFFA Talent Lab, podcast, masterclasses, workshops, industry panels and community projects.
- Coordinate engagement with artists, filmmakers, speakers, mentors and their representatives.
- Embed inclusion, accessibility and cultural awareness in programme development and outreach.
- Maintain accurate contact records, project updates, agreements and handover documentation.

About you

You will bring

- Experience building productive relationships across different organisations, sectors and communities.
- Strong writing skills, including proposals, professional correspondence, briefings and project documents.
- Research skills and the ability to turn information into practical opportunities.
- Confidence managing competing priorities, deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
- An understanding of social and cultural issues, with a commitment to respectful community engagement.
- Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Experience in grants, fundraising, Australian government processes, international engagement, media relations or programme development will be highly regarded. We welcome applicants from social policy, multicultural affairs, community development, education, disability inclusion and the broader social sector, as well as film, media and the arts.

How to apply

Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to [email protected].

Please use “Application: Media, Partnerships and Government Relations Manager” as your email subject.

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