Communications Manager
Job No.: 692648
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Key Highlights
* Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University through strategic communications
* Join an inclusive, collaborative community as Communications Manager
* Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas from world‐leading research teams
The Opportunity
The School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is seeking to appoint a strategic and highly skilled communications professional to lead integrated communications across the School. The role is responsible for developing clear, compelling and consistent storytelling that amplifies the research, education and community impact of both areas, showcasing excellence in psychological science, neuroscience and mental health research and its translation into real‐world outcomes that align with Monash University's strategic purpose.
Working closely with Faculty Marketing and Communications and University Marketing and Communications (UMAC), the position ensures communications align with institutional priorities, brand standards and visual identity while delivering integrated content across digital platforms, websites, newsletters and social media, and translating complex research into accessible narratives for diverse audiences. It also manages project delivery, engagement and continuous improvement of communication practices within a complex matrix environment, ensuring high‐quality content and stakeholder engagement that enhances visibility, engagement and impact.
The successful candidate will have postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience, and demonstrate strong expertise in strategic communications, organisational management and content development within a large and complex environment. Proven knowledge of university settings, excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups will also be highly regarded.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
EEO Statement
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Contact
Enquiries: Penny Rowlett, School Manager, +61 3 9905 4028
Applications Close: Thursday 18 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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