Communications Manager, External Affairs and Media
Apply locations Melbourne time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id JR37793
Overview:
Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the role
As the Communications Manager, you will play a leading role in engaging with the media to connect RMIT with industry, government, and community audiences. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, Corporate Affairs and Social Media, you will be an experienced and trusted media advisor ready to promote, position, and protect the RMIT brand. You can balance boundless curiosity with a strong news sense to identify media opportunities, as well as risks, within a complex academic environment.
In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify and amplify stories that bring the strategic priorities of the University to life. The role helps build media engagement capability by providing formal and informal coaching and training to academics and leaders across RMIT.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The International and Engagement portfolio is responsible for RMIT’s international strategy and agenda, including international development and partnerships and oversight of our international operations including RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Europe. It also incorporates the University’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Adrian Ceddia (Senior Communications Manager) via email.
Position Description – Communications Manager
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Applications Close: 21 Mar 2025 11.59 pm
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