Manager, Communications and External Relations

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Manager, Communications and External Relations. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Convenient CBD location
• Supportive team environment
• Make real impact on teaching in Australia

About Us:

AITSL is a public company based in Melbourne. We are funded by the Australian Government. The Commonwealth Minister for Education and Training is the sole member of the Company.

As a national body, we were established to promote excellence so that teachers and school leaders could have the maximum impact on student learning in all Australian schools. We work in partnership with governments, education leaders, teacher education providers, systems, sectors and the profession across all jurisdictions to provide support to advance quality teaching and effective school leadership in Australia. Everything we do is backed by evidence and research.

We operate under our own constitution, and are governed by an independent Board of Directors who bring diverse professional experiences and expertise in educational practice, research and provision to the work of the Institute. Visit: www.aitsl.edu.au for more information about AITSL.

The Opportunity:

The Manager, Communications and External Relations leads a dynamic team who develop and deliver effective communications that engage and support teachers, school leaders, initial teacher education providers and their students, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders. The team is also responsible for the development of stakeholder engagement strategies and plans for key AITSL programs, and building brand awareness.

Key to the success of this role is the Manager’s ability to develop and manage a range of communications, while having a line of sight to multiple projects and managing the team and workflow.

A senior practitioner with demonstrated experience leading communications that speak directly to the audience, will be a strong candidate for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of communications campaigns and strategies that engage and support teachers, school leaders and the broader profession.
• Manage and lead the end to end development of marketing communications campaigns that meet organisational priorities, from strategic planning through to implementation and post campaign review.
• Provide strategic advice on stakeholder engagement and reputation management.
• Provide collaborative leadership to nurture, challenge and develop a dynamic, high-performing team.
• Lead the development of the Communications and External Relations team members.
• Actively manage a communications pipeline, providing specialist advice, anticipating needs and proactively responding to these.
• Provide high level support and advice across the organisation on all aspects of communications activities.
• Work with internal project teams to identify communication needs, manage expectations, develop plans and deliver agreed outcomes within budget, scope and timeline.
• Manage and enhance stakeholder relationships (both internal and external) demonstrating a service focused mindset.
• Develop an understanding of the education environment in which we operate, and the key stakeholders in the environment.
• Model AITSL’s behaviours and provide a leadership presence throughout the organisation.
•  Any other duties as directed by the Chief Advisor, consistent with the employee’s skills and competencies.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities within a complex environment
• Generalist communications background with experience leading marketing communications campaigns and engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement plans
• Experience in leading a team with the ability to work collaboratively, prioritise work requirements, delegate tasks and consult appropriately to ensure timely outcomes
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to take complex technical information and translate into language appropriate for the audience
• Experience in a government, government agency or not-for-profit communications setting is desirable.
• A tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in a related field.

How to apply:

Please view the full Position Description via the below link:

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/about-aitsl/work-with-us/employment-opportunities 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 29th July 2018.

AITSL is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse organisation. We strongly welcome and encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We also strongly welcome and encourage people with disabilities to apply for roles with AITSL.