Job Description
This is a full-time position that will be based in Armidale, offering flexible or hybrid work arrangements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in strategic communications leadership and the ability to develop and execute creative communications plans.
About the Role
The Director of Corporate Communications will lead the development and implementation of strategic communications plans across the university community. This role will collaborate closely with the UNE Executive, University Council, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and engagement.
The position has line management responsibility for staff in corporate communications, media, and social media, as well as a devolved group of communications and events functions across the university community.
About You
* You will have proven experience in strategic communications leadership, preferably in higher education or a complex organizational environment.
* Superior stakeholder engagement and relationship building capabilities are essential for this role.
* Strong team leadership and people management skills are also required.
* You will have outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
* Demonstrated experience in managing organizational reputation and brand strategy is necessary.
About Us
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTQIA+ people.
Requirements
* Extensive experience in strategic communications leadership.
* Proven ability to develop and execute creative communications plans.
* Superior stakeholder engagement and relationship building capabilities.
* Strong team leadership and people management skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
* Demonstrated experience in managing organizational reputation and brand strategy.
Benefits
This role offers competitive remuneration, up to 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging options, and four weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown.
About Armidale
Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living.