Communications Manager

• $108,195 to $117,117 per annum + up to 17% Superannuation

• Salary packaging of up to $18,500 p.a.

• Full-time, Ongoing

• Additional leave days

About The Role
Join The Florey's communications team as our People & Culture focused Communications Manager. You'll be the voice that connects our team of researchers and professional staff to our mission, ensuring everyone feels informed, engaged, and proud to be part of world-leading brain research. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building organisational culture through authentic, engaging communications that translate complex research into meaningful stories for our internal community.

What You'll Do
Internal Communications & Culture

•    Lead all staff-facing communications: newsletters, intranet, town halls, leadership cascades, and change communications

•    Develop content that builds pride, understanding, and alignment with The Florey's mission and values

•    Support leadership team with communication coaching, speech writing, and presentation development

•    Create feedback loops to measure and improve internal communications effectiveness

Integrated Campaign Development

•    Partner with the external-focused Communications Manager to ensure consistent messaging across all audiences

•    Source and develop human impact stories that work across internal and external channels

•    Support recruitment communications and onboarding content for new staff

•    Collaborate on crisis communications and organisational announcements

Content Creation & Storytelling

•    Write compelling content across multiple formats: newsletters, videos, presentations, and digital platforms

•    Translate complex research and institutional updates into accessible, engaging content

•    Maintain content calendar aligned with organisational priorities and research milestones

What You Bring
Essential:

• years' experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications

•    Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats and channels

•    Experience managing change communications and organisational announcements

•    Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work with senior leaders

•    Proficiency with communications platforms (SharePoint, internal social networks, content production basics)

Highly Desirable:

•    Experience in research, university, or healthcare environment

•    Understanding of scientific research processes and terminology

•    Experience with employee engagement surveys and feedback systems

•    Graphic design or multimedia content creation skills

How to Apply

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

Applications are to be submitted by 5pm on Monday 29 September 2025.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

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 at

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on