Zoo and Aquarium Association AustralasiaMarketing & Communications Manager
Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2024Sydney, New South Wales, Australia● Lead communications team with a focus on supportive management and professional development. ● Ownership of the ZAA (and ZAA sub-brand) Marketing and Communications Strategy and execution across Australia, New Zealand & Papua New Guinea ● Develop and lead fundraising strategies and grant opportunities for ZAA Centre for Species Survival Team ● Work collaboratively with the Welfare team to roll-out updated accreditation program – inclusive of asset development, activation plans, training resources & member support ● Lead regional advocacy campaigns across ZAA network to deliver best in class behaviour change outcomes for wildlife across the region ● Ownership of agency relationships for brand development and research projects ● Manage proactive media relations to raise profile of ZAA brands, regional conservation impact, ZAA Accreditation and support members with crisis communications responses and key messaging ● Ownership of Communications function budget and P&L ● End to end management of ZAA annual conference