Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

3 weeks ago

City of Greater Dandenong, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

Overview

- Be the voice that shapes strategic communications. industry, and community.

- Make a real impact in education and training across Victoria.

About Our Client

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, this role leads the development and delivery of Chisholm's CEO engagement strategy and strategic communications. It's a senior leadership position focused on high-level stakeholder engagement, government relations, and reputation-enhancing initiatives. Chisholm Institute is Victoria's leading public vocational education and training provider, with over 41,000 students across ten campuses. Chisholm delivers more than 400 courses and is committed to transforming lives through education, guided by the values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

Job Description

- Coordinate and manage internal and external communications across multiple channels.

- Develop and implement strategic communications aligned with government and Institute priorities.

- Lead CEO engagement activities, including internal updates, roadshows and external communications.

- Provide high-level counsel on crisis management, media responses and executive positioning.

- Manage formal and corporate events involving government and executive stakeholders.

- Maintain strategic communications protocols and ensure brand consistency across all channels.

- Collaborate with the wider Communications team to drive alignment and engagement across the Institute.

The Successful Applicant

- Holds a degree in Communications or similar, with extensive senior-level experience.

- Skilled in government relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.

- Confident working with executives and coaching leaders in thought leadership and media engagement.

- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, with strong attention to detail.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and deliver high-impact initiatives.

- Experience in education, vocational training, or government sectors is highly desirable.

- Must hold a valid Working With Children Check and have unrestricted work rights in Australia.

What's on Offer

- A senior leadership role with influence across government, education, and community sectors.

- Opportunity to shape strategic communications in a respected public institution.

- Collaborative team culture and alignment to meaningful values.

If you're ready to take the next step in your communications career, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Strategic Communications Specialist role today

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