Communications Manager, Organisational Readiness

Job no: 0062456
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Chancellery, Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super

• Facilitate clear and consistent communication within and outside project teams, optimising stakeholder engagement and project awareness.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to align communication efforts with project objectives, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.

About the Team
There are several initiatives underway across the University that will impact our employees in a variety of ways across 2024 and 2025. These include further increasing our focus on compliance work, the delivery of our ERP Program, the implementation of a new Research Management System (RMS) and the implementation of the current Enterprise Agreement.

Given the scope of these changes they will have broad impacts on individual employees as well as the role of our leaders.

About the Role
The Communications Manager – Organisational Readiness is pivotal in ensuring seamless communication across project teams, both internally and externally, throughout project lifecycles. This role involves crafting and executing communication strategies, plans, and materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborating closely with project managers and stakeholders, the Communications Manager aligns communication initiatives with project objectives and organizational aspirations, thereby ensuring project success and stakeholder contentment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the objectives and target audience of Workforce Strategy and Planning.
• Effectively manage the Workforce Strategy and Planning communication channels, ensuring consistent messaging and identity across the University’s faculties and central functions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact of project communication inquires, feedback and escalations, providing timely responses and support to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular project meetings, workshops and forums to promote communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among project team members.

Who we are looking for
You are a collaborative team player adept at fostering and managing senior-level relationships internally and externally, with excellent attention to detail. A self-motivated individual, you excel in working independently across strategy development and execution within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience working in communications.
• Proven track record in creating, managing and delivering strategic communications plans.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description