Senior Communications Manager

• Full-time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

• $141,417 - $151,521 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager to step into a high profile portfolio at the heart of learning and teaching. You will partner closely with senior leaders and delivery teams to bring important initiatives to life, from student surveys and educator capability uplift through to emerging AI programs that are shaping the future of education. It is a role where you will turn complex ideas into clear, meaningful stories, helping people across a large organisation understand what is changing, why it matters, and how they can get involved.

Alongside leading strategic campaigns, you will also take ownership of communications for major events and flagship initiatives, including large scale learning and teaching forums and AI focused conferences. You will be someone who enjoys building relationships quickly, influencing at all levels, and managing multiple priorities with confidence and clarity. If you are a strong, hands on communicator who thrives in a fast paced environment and wants to work on genuinely impactful, future focused programs, this role offers the chance to make a visible difference from day one.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders in large, complex organisations, building credibility and guiding decision-making.

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-level communications strategies and campaigns that drive behavioural or cultural change.

• Strong experience leading end-to-end communications for complex initiatives, working across multiple stakeholders in fast-paced, matrixed environments.

• Experience communicating technology or digital initiatives, with the ability to translate concepts such as AI into clear, practical outcomes for diverse audiences.

• Experience supporting major events or large-scale engagement activities as part of broader communications strategies

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Engagement portfolio is responsible for the University’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships. 

University Communications includes External Affairs & Media, Channels & Campaigns, Student Experience, Colleges & Research and Innovation, Group Business Services, and Global & Strategy.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role, including specific examples of when you have influenced senior stakeholders, led complex communications initiatives, and translated technology or AI-related programs into effective communications, by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Guy Toogood, via email at [email protected].

Position Description - Senior Communications Manager

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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