Manager Public Relations & Communications

• Conceptualise, plan and implement the University’s internal and external communications
• Ensure consistent and clear communication in alignment with FNU’s mission and values
• Play a key part in supporting the University in meeting ambitious targets around student recruitment and reputation management
• Have direct management responsibility for all aspects of service enhancement and delivery for PR and internal communications functions of the Division of Marketing and Communications
• Provide expert advice and support to senior colleagues and develop good practice through learning from exemplar organizations
• Report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and provide support to him/her in accomplishing the Communications and Public Relations Strategy of the University

• Postgraduate Qualification in Journalism, Communications, media studies, literature, and language or a relevant field with 6 years of professional experience in media, PR or communications field, with a minimum of 2 years of senior communications leadership experience
• Or a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, media studies, literature, and language or a relevant field with 7 years of relevant work experience with a minimum of 2 years of senior communications leadership experience
• Must clearly demonstrate ability to write accurate and newsworthy media releases, articles and speeches on a wide variety of subjects
• Experience in developing and implementing media, advocacy or PR campaigns
• Extensive experience implementing operational plans
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a community and national level
• Strong relationships with both regional and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson
• comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Experience in presenting to a wide range of audiences
• Managing a team successfully and planning professional and skills development for a team

Higher qualifications in the relevant field

10% superannuation