Public Communications Manager - Climateworks Centre
Job No.: 682305
Location: Melbourne CBD
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW 8 plus 17% super
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
An exciting 12 month maternity leave replacement has come up in our amazing Climateworks Centre. We are seeking a Public Communications Manager to join us, where you will play a crucial role in building Climateworks’ profile and positioning the organisation through compelling communications aimed at media and public audiences.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies which support staff and senior stakeholders in Australia and Indonesia to amplify their work and influence the public narrative.
Collaborating closely with our Communications Lead, you will support our strategic outlook, highlight key initiatives, and grow the impact of Climateworks. Your role will also involve working with spokespeople to effectively convey our story to target audiences, as well as synthesising organisational-level narratives.
About you
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic business environment where rapid change is the norm. You know 'what works' for brand positioning, media engagement, and connecting with diverse audiences.
To excel in this role, you should possess highly developed management skills, a deep understanding of external communications, and extensive experience in media and audience strategy.
You should have a track record of producing engaging written content, strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to build successful relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide advice and feedback internationally and interculturally. Analytical and conceptual skills are crucial, as is the ability to stay updated on current affairs and news agendas relevant to our mission.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.
Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Enquiries: Sophie Stefanakis, Communications Lead, 03 9903 8919
Position Description: Public Communications Manager
Applications Close: Sunday, 10th August 2025 11:55pm AEST
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