Swinburne University of Technology
Communications Manager
To bring people and technology together to build a better world.
Media and communications
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impacts through science, technology and innovation. In 2022, Swinburne ranked in the top 250 global universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), confirming its place in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Swinburne confirmed its place in the top 50 universities in the world under 50 years old, rising twelve places in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
About the role
**About the Role ** We are seeking a Communications Manager to develop and implement integrated, strategic communications plans that promote and protect Swinburne University's reputation as one of Australia's leading institutions.
In this pivotal role, you will report to the Deputy Director of University Communications and be responsible for creating innovative, engaging, and purposeful communications campaigns targeting staff, students, and external audiences.
As a key business partner, you will collaborate closely with specific portfolios and maintain strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will work across various functions to ensure the successful achievement of our communications objectives.
**About You ** **To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: **
- Demonstrated excellence in developing and executing creative, results-driven communications strategies and campaigns that support organisational goals and objectives
- Demonstrated excellence in managing the production and distribution of innovative, engaging and purposeful content across external, internal and social audiences
- A good track record and experience supporting and developing a team through change
- Experience in the operational requirements for a content and communications team including quality assurance and systems management
What you'll be responsible for
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Strategy and Campaign Formulation
Design and execute the promotion of the organization or brand to the public
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Media Management
Plan, develop and execute media campaigns to build positive relationships between the organisation and its media and targeted audiences
Skills you'll need
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Decision Making
Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one
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Written communication
Writes in a clear and structured format to convey information and ideas effectively to a target audience
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Verbal communication
Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience
Meet the team
