Manager Communications
Full Time
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Job no: 496086
Categories: Marketing and Communications, Government and Defence
- Permanent, Full time position
- Salary from $165,000 plus superannuation
- Applications close 10 June 2026
We’re seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to guide Council's communications function and drive high-quality engagement with our community.
Reporting to the Executive Manager, Communications, Customer Experience and Venues you will provide leadership to a team of specialists, delivering impactful communications aligned to Council priorities and community expectations. You will establish clear frameworks for planning and prioritising communications, ensuring resources are focused where they matter most.
About the position
This role partners closely with leaders across the organisation to embed best-practice communication planning, strengthen capability, and support successful delivery of key initiatives. You will also oversee media engagement, manage emerging issues, and lead internal communications to enhance staff connection and culture.
About you
You are an experienced communications leader with:
- Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder influence skills
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing communications teams
- Expertise in planning, resourcing and evaluating communications program
- The ability to manage competing priorities and advise on complex issues
Skills and experience
- Significant experience leading, coaching and developing a team of specialists to provide a consistently good advisory service to cross functional business teams
- Exceptional relationship management skills including the ability to negotiate with and influence senior leaders
- Experience developing and embedding systems, tools and processes to support good communications practice and planning across the organisation
Requirements
- Degree or diploma with significant relevant experience plus post graduate qualifications or qualifications/experience in another field OR lesser formal qualifications with extensive and diverse experience, or intensive relevant specialist experience
- Satisfactory National Policed Check
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm.
If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Imogen Kelly via email imogen.kelly@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Talent@monash.vic.gov.au
We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.
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