Public Communications Manager

4 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Monash University Full time

**The Opportunity**

An exciting 12 month maternity leave replacement has come up in our amazing Climateworks Centre. We are seeking a Public Communications Manager to join us, where you will play a crucial role in building Climateworks’ profile and positioning the organisation through compelling communications aimed at media and public audiences.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies which support staff and senior stakeholders in Australia and Indonesia to amplify their work and influence the public narrative.

Collaborating closely with our Communications Lead, you will support our strategic outlook, highlight key initiatives, and grow the impact of Climateworks. Your role will also involve working with spokespeople to effectively convey our story to target audiences, as well as synthesising organisational-level narratives.

**About you**

To excel in this role, you should possess highly developed management skills, a deep understanding of external communications, and extensive experience in media and audience strategy.

You should have a track record of producing engaging written content, strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to build successful relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide advice and feedback internationally and interculturally. Analytical and conceptual skills are crucial, as is the ability to stay updated on current affairs and news agendas relevant to our mission.

**Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities -**#ChangeIt** with us.**

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

**Enquiries**:Sophie Stefanakis, Communications Lead, 03 9903 8919

**Position Description**:Public Communications Manager**

**Applications Close**:Sunday, 10th August 2025 11:55pm AEST

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