Communications Manager

University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $146,197 - $154,260 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Fully remote
Develop and implement communication strategy
Manage content and channel governance
Lead communication campaigns and storytelling
This is a hands-on and strategic role for someone who is as comfortable building an engaging internal newsletter as they are in shaping faculty-wide narratives

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on and strategic role for someone who is as comfortable building an engaging internal newsletter as they are in shaping faculty-wide narratives.
  • You will drive the Faculty’s brand and reputation, fuel engagement with our strategic direction, and foster a stronger sense of connection, clarity and belonging for staff and students alike.
  • This is your chance to be part of that journey, and to build something that lasts, with the freedom to rethink, reframe and re-energise how we communicate, internally and externally.

Matching Summary

This is a hands-on and strategic role for someone who is as comfortable building an engaging internal newsletter as they are in shaping faculty-wide narratives.

Salary

Base: $146,197 - $154,260 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement communication strategy
  • Manage content and channel governance
  • Lead communication campaigns and storytelling
  • Expert-level communication advice
  • Hands-on and strategic role
  • Drive Faculty brand and reputation

Nice-to-have

  • Connect dots across platforms and audiences
  • Shift seamlessly between big-picture and execution
  • Collaborative and agile mindset
  • Natural curiosity and drive for improvement

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience leading communication strategy in complex organisation
  • Strong people skills and ability to influence
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling
  • Confidence in shaping messaging frameworks
  • Track record using content management systems
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights

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