"Director, Strategic Communications - 497602"

Reference no: 497602

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga

Categories: Marketing, Management, Professional

• Shape strategic communications at the University
• Be part of a great organisation with a wonderful brand
• Lead through an important period of change

The role

• Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years)
• Senior remuneration package of $206,852 - $258,565 inclusive of 17% superannuation
• Hybrid WFH benefits

The Director, Strategic Communications will lead internal and external communications at Charles Sturt University. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced communications leader to make a meaningful impact by leading and delivering a whole of organisation communications strategy.

Lead a team of dedicated communications professionals and work closely with a range of senior stakeholders at the University to support the delivery of our strategic and cultural objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director, Engagement and Enterprise, you will be supported and empowered to make meaningful change in this role.

To be considered for this opportunity you will have significant communications leadership experience. Demonstrated success leading and implementing large-scale communications change is essential. Related experience within the higher education sector will be highly regarded, however is not essential.

To be successful in the role you will be an empathetic leader. You will also have a proven track record of implementing communication strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and building high level relationships.

Join us and be part of an organisation that is meaningful to the regional communities we operate in.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

About us

The Office of Engagement and Enterprise leads the following activities:

• Charles Sturt Engagement Strategy 2030
• Charles Sturt University Business Development and Enterprise
• Initiation of strategic partnerships
• Strategic external engagement activities across the University’s footprint, including Charles Sturt Regional Engagement Plans and government relations
• Public relations, media and communications
• Advancement and philanthropic activities

The Office provides strategic leadership, expertise, and a range of services to support whole-of-University goals associated with its commercial and strategic intent. In achieving these goals, the Office collaborates with a broad network of external stakeholders. In addition, the Office works with all areas of the Charles Sturt community to build university capability and develop a strong and integrated approach to business development, community engagement, internal and external communications, government relations and advancement.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1-2 “statement of suitability” demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Wade Burgmann | Manager, Talent Acquisition | wburgmann@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6582 9396

Closing Date: 11 pm, 9 September 2024

Position Description

Advertised: 19 Aug 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Sep 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time