Senior Communications Manager

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Information Technology)
Salary package: $118,399 to $126,607 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Continuing, Full Time

• Make a difference to the national mission of our world-leading University, its students and staff.
• Enjoy workplace flexibility and be part of a supportive team.
• Use your change management and communications skills and experience to contribute to the delivery of a high-profile program.

Position overview

As the Information Technology Services (ITS) Senior Communications Manager, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, business champions, staff and students, to develop and enact robust communication plans and artefacts. You will work alongside senior leaders within ITS to develop, adopt and effectively use ITS communication initiatives, processes and systems.

Key Duties:

1. Drive proactive ITS communications, engaging stakeholders and providing accessible information to staff and students.
2. Develop and implement an effective communication strategy for ITS.
3. Supervise staff and coordinate work, ensuring objectives are met and fostering career development.
4. Manage ITS communication channels, including the OITS website, and capture interesting stories about ITS work and impacts.
5. Collaborate with leadership to enhance engagement and manage issues.
6. Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders and identify opportunities for engagement programs for the University Community.
7. Identify ways to innovate ITS internal communications.
8. Uplift communication capability within ITS providing advice and support on ITS communication artefacts and the preparation of communication plans.

For further information please contact Judith Burger, Change Chapter Lead, E: jude.burger@anu.edu.au.

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides corporate IT services to ANU staff, students and visitors in support of achieving excellence in research, teaching and public policy. These services include network, communications, computing platforms, data storage, desktop and mobile access, enterprise systems, student learning environments, and IT security. The work of ITS is coordinated with services provided within and by University Colleges and other Service Divisions to form a cohesive, University-wide information services infrastructure.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.