Corporate Communications Manager

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $130,786 - $139,950 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park
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About the Role

As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality and effective communications support to the Vice Chancellor and across the university. You will be leading the implementation of internal and external communications plans as well as establishing strategic directions and actions for the Corporate Communications function.

Some of the key position responsibilities of this pivotal role include:

• Coordinating and overseeing the Vice-Chancellor's communications activity, including preparation of speeches, presentations, staff communications, editorials, and driving a proactive calendar of activity.
• Delivering effective communications support for key portfolios, colleges, and projects across the University.
• Managing an effective internal communications program and engagement network that contributes to an informed and engaged workforce.
• Overseeing the development and rollout of key University's projects and activities, including the annual report, strategic plan, and other key publications.

About You

With extensive experience in the communications/journalism or a related field at a senior level, you possess excellent interpersonal skills and can work in an agile way, both independently and as part of a team. You are a self-starter and effective problem solver who is passionate about fostering a positive culture in the workspace and excel when working in a complex and changing environment.

Your exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, together with proven experience in preparing high- quality and well-researched speeches, presentations, and communications content, for a wide range of audiences will be the keys to your success, along with:

• Wide-ranging experience working with executives, committees, industry, and community groups, with the ability to cultivate relationships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing, service-oriented communications team, together with an ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, providing reliable support to other team members and contributing positively to the achievement of team goals.
• Well-developed influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of an organisation.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Our commitment to wellbeing through our initiative
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Corporate Communications Manager
• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Andrea Atkins.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday 2 November 2025

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.