Communication and Education Manager

7 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Michael Page Full time
  • FTC until July 2025 - AO8 Communication and Education Manager
  • Work in the Public Sector for one of Australia's leading departments.

About Our Client

As the Communication and Education Manager you will work in the Public Sector for one of Australia's leading departments.

Job Description

  • Strategic Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor and key business partner, leading a team of eight, including two senior leaders specialising in communications and digital efforts. Prioritise coaching, team culture, and continuous improvement.
  • Team Integration: Oversee the transition of the events team into our rental law changes team, focusing on community impact and engagement.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the new stakeholder engagement team to support their establishment and ensure seamless integration with ongoing communications and engagement activities.
  • Innovative Communications: Drive new and innovative initiatives in the communications and digital education space, focusing on enhancing our educational programs and communication strategies.
  • Digital Transformation: Partner with the Portfolio Communications Manager to support major digital transformation projects and rental law changes, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and documentation.
  • Identity Redefinition: Help redefine the team's role and identity within the organisation, including developing the 2025 communications and education plan.
  • Progressive Culture: Foster a supportive and progressive communications culture, guided by leadership from the CEO and CPO, and embrace a diverse team.
  • Internal/Corporate/Executive Communications: Develop and manage strategies for internal, corporate, and executive communications.
  • Media Relations: Enhance our media presence and focus on compliance and enforcement through strategic media relations.
  • Digital Communications & Engagement: Oversee digital communication channels including website, intranet, and social media, and help set up governance structures in collaboration with other teams.
  • Business Partnership: Act as a key business partner in digital transformation efforts, advocating for best practices and ensuring effective knowledge transfer.

The Successful Applicant

  • Demonstrated experience in communications and educational leadership.
  • Strong team management skills with a focus on coaching and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent collaboration abilities with a track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • Innovative approach to communications and education, with experience driving digital transformation.
  • Ability to thrive in a supportive, progressive, and diverse organisational culture.
  • Detailed cover letter outlining the selection criteria with your proven experience is required

What's on Offer

  • Fixed-Term-Contract ending July 2025
  • AO8 Salary
  • Hybrid working model


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