Senior Communications Specialist

7 hours ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Full time
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Deakin University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Communications Specialist to join our team as a Lead Communications Officer. As a key member of our communications team, you will play a pivotal role in profiling and protecting the university brand through media and corporate affairs communication.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in communications, with experience in managing complex stories and issues, and providing high-level operational advice to senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a multi-layered, proactive-focused media and corporate affairs strategy, with a particular focus on supporting Deakin's University Services portfolio.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about communications and has a strong understanding of the higher education sector. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of success in a similar role, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage aspects of Deakin's public and corporate profile, along with risk and reputational awareness.
  • Work with colleagues across the University, and external partners, to support key strategic projects and amplify internal and external messaging.
  • Align strategic priorities, enterprise values and internal activity with community expectations.
  • Manage aspects of Deakin's crisis communication response, and related advice and handling.

Requirements:

  • Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
  • Extensive experience and management expertise; or
  • Extensive experience and management expertise within a communication field; or
  • An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate for both content and intent, and experience writing a range of communications for a variety of audiences.
  • A proven ability to thrive in a high-level, detail-focused, fast-paced media and communications environment.
  • A proven ability and hunger to engage tactically and manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, and to navigate short, competing and changing deadlines.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.
  • A progressive, thriving culture that champions, embraces and respects differences.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Andy Newton, Senior Manager, Media and Corporate Affairs via email or phone.

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