Head of Communications

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 520879

**Work type**: full time

**Location**: Sydney, NSW

**Categories**: Marketing / Communications
- Employment Type: Full time
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Competitive Package + Bonus
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

**About UNSW Sydney**:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Why your role Matters**:
The Head of Communications supports the Executive Director Strategic Communications to lead a strategic and integrated corporate communications unit that supports the UNSW 2025 Strategy and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to manage a team of five direct reports that together ensure staff are well informed and feel proud to be part of a successful and progressive organisation. This position will also play a key role in supporting UNSW’s profile as an international leader in research and teaching.

**Responsibilities summary**:

- Delivers consistent and professional Internal and External communications.
- Lead a service-focused unit, with a commitment to excellence and improvement.
- Ensure all published content is of a high quality and aligned to UNSW’s voice and strategic interests.
- Advise senior stakeholders providing expert direction on the development and delivery of effective corporate communications strategies.
- Manage all media inquiries, major crisis responses and pitches in consultation with our External Communications Manager and Social Media Manager
- Advise on brand guidelines and merchandise management
- Use quantitative and qualitative data to enhance UNSW’s communications.

The Head of Communications reports to the Executive Director Strategic Communications and has 5 direct reports.

**Who you are**:We’re looking for a stand
- out communicator with a relevant degree and significant experience in a corporate and communications role, alongside:

- Confidence in leading a customer focused corporate (internal and external) communications team
- Superior written internal and external communication and presentation skills
- Experience developing creative communications strategies and plans
- A proven record of issues/crisis management including media liaison
- Superior interpersonal, stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
- Expertise in writing and producing publications, content, brand management and communications materials.

**How to Apply**: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the **job description**) before **Sunday 19 November by 11:55pm.**

**UNSW Benefits and Culture**:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**Job queries contact**:Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 03 Nov 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 19 Nov 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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