Head of Communications

3 days ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Florey Institute Full time $157,137 - $171,961 per year
  • Six-month maternity leave replacement
  • Full-time and open to considering qualified applicants with a part-time preference
  • Work with passionate professionals in a purpose-driven organisation
  • Lead meaningful initiatives that support groundbreaking research

About the role:

If you're a strategic communicator ready to shape the voice and visibility of our organisation, this is an opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver strategic communications that grow awareness, build trust, and deepen engagement with key audiences — from donors and stakeholders to researchers and the public.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and mentor the Communications & Engagement team
  • Develop and execute strategic communications and engagement plans
  • Act as brand custodian across all platforms
  • Oversee internal communications and staff engagement
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and reputation
  • Guide digital strategy, content creation, media relations, and events
  • Direct publications including Annual and Impact Reports
  • Support media training for researchers

Your will work with a team of discipline experts. Your direct reports look after:

  • Media relations
  • Website management
  • Content development
  • Email marketing
  • Social media
  • Events
  • Publications

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.

What You'll Bring:

  • 10+ years in high-performing communications teams, with 3+ years in leadership
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, PR or related field (postgrad desirable)
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in NFP sector (essential); medical research/healthcare (desirable)
  • Strong strategic, editorial, and digital communications expertise
  • Budget management experience and a collaborative mindset

An annual salary range of $157,137 to $171,961 commensurate with experience is on offer, along with salary packaging of up to $18,500 p.a., and the option of 17% superannuation.

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume by 5pm Monday 6 October 2025. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest.

The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

We also provide flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave, gender affirmation leave, ceremonial leave along with additional non-gazetted Florey holidays.

Learn more about working at the Florey

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