"Corporate Communications Manager"

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $130,786 - $139,950 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park
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About the Role

As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality and effective communications support to the Vice Chancellor and across the university. You will be leading the implementation of internal and external communications plans as well as establishing strategic directions and actions for the Corporate Communications function.

Some of the key position responsibilities of this pivotal role include:

• Coordinating and overseeing the Vice-Chancellor’s communications activity, including preparation of speeches, presentations, staff communications, editorials, and driving a proactive calendar of activity.
• Delivering effective communications support for key portfolios, colleges, and projects across the University.
• Managing an effective internal communications program and engagement network that contributes to an informed and engaged workforce.
• Overseeing the development and rollout of key University’s projects and activities, including the annual report, strategic plan, and other key publications.

About You

With extensive experience in the communications/journalism or a related field at a senior level, you possess excellent interpersonal skills and can work in an agile way, both independently and as part of a team. You are a self-starter and effective problem solver who is passionate about fostering a positive culture in the workspace and excel when working in a complex and changing environment.

Your exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, together with proven experience in preparing high- quality and well-researched speeches, presentations, and communications content, for a wide range of audiences will be the keys to your success, along with:

• Wide-ranging experience working with executives, committees, industry, and community groups, with the ability to cultivate relationships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing, service-oriented communications team, together with an ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, providing reliable support to other team members and contributing positively to the achievement of team goals.
• Well-developed influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of an organisation.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sally Warner

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 18 Mar 2026

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check *which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.*