Manager - Communication

Description:

Join our team as an AO8 Manager – Communications and lead a team in providing key account management services to support our business areas with impactful communications. You'll manage a dynamic team, foster key relationships, and drive innovative communications strategies. We're seeking a strategic-thinker with a passion for modern communication practices, team motivation, and effective risk management. Your role will involve coaching a team of communications experts, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving high-impact, creative communications strategies, plans, services and activities. Anticipate an agile work environment with tasks evolving alongside organisational needs. Apply now if you're ready to inspire change, lead with optimism, and excel in a meaningful role.

Are you a dynamic and innovative communications leader? We are seeking an exceptional AO8 Manager - Communications to play a pivotal role within our Strategic Communication Branch. The successful candidate will be an integral figurein leading a talented team, driving forward our strategic communication efforts andelevating our department to new heights of success.

In this key leadership position, you will harness your exceptional relationship-building skills to partner with senior management and develop cutting-edge, proactive communications strategies, both internally and externally. With strategic planning at the heart of your role, you'll guide a skilled team of communication professionals, fostering creativity and collaboration to deliver high-impact messaging across multiple platforms.

As a vital member of our forward-thinking leadership team, you'll contribute to a culture that embraces strategic vision, ensuring our communication is consistently on-message and impactful. Our branch is dedicated to excellence in strategic communications, media, social media, digital strategy, marketing, and creative services. With a keen emphasis on strategic planning, effective team leadership, and performance optimization, you will drive high-impact, creative communications across all platforms.

We Are Seeking a Strategic Thinker With a Keen Awareness Of Contemporary Communication Trends And Technology, Embracing Change, Leaning Into Continuous Improvement, And Leading With Optimism. Your Strengths Should Also Include

• The ability to thrive under pressure, balancing responsiveness with a positive, calm approach.
• A talent for inspiring performance, drawing the best from your team.
• Meticulous strategic planning, adept risk management, and proficient problem-solving.
• An influential and compelling communicator with a flair for relationship management, ensuring prioritisation and efficiency in delivery.
  
  
  

As Manager - Communications, You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing motivational leadership to our communications team, advocating for quality, speed, and a positive, results-driven environment.
• Developing strategic alliances and partnerships critical for streamlined, goal-aligned communication efforts.
• Facilitating a diverse range of communication strategies, campaigns, and initiatives that resonate and affect positive outcomes.
• Delivering and directing strategic advice to business divisions, understanding their communication needs and collaborating on bespoke solutions.
• Contributing to the progression and assessment of business and operational plans to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.
• Upholding strong governance, making insightful evaluations to solve issues and effectively mitigating risks.
  
  
  

This position requires a candidate who is flexible and adaptable, and someone who has the drive to excel in strategic communication management. If you are excited about the prospect of making a tangible impact as a State-Shaper, we invite you to apply and bring your strengths to our dynamic team.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/630242/25

Closing Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025

Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication