Communications Manager
Job No.: 688994
Location: Any campus - Mildura, Bendigo, Warragul, Leongatha, Traralgon, Churchill, Sale or Bairnsdale
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.4)
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2026
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as Communications Manager at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community across Monash Rural Health
- Work with extraordinary ideas and the people who bring them to life
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time job-share Communications Manager to lead the development and implementation of the Monash Rural Health Communication and Engagement Strategy. The role is responsible for shaping and managing the school’s narrative and delivering targeted communications that align with the University’s branding strategy and key initiatives. Working closely with the Head of School and School Manager, the position supports strategic priorities through clear, purposeful and well-judged communications across a diverse rural footprint.
The Communications Manager develops and delivers integrated content across multiple channels, including web, social media, email and media, while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role plans, sources and creates stories and campaigns that engage government, health services, schools, prospective students, rural and Indigenous communities and specialist medical colleges. It also provides support for strategic projects, events and policy interpretation, while managing communications channels to ensure brand compliance, performance reporting and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a professional with strong communications, planning and project management expertise supported by relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience. Success in this role relies on advanced writing and editing skills, proven experience in delivering strategic communications initiatives and the ability to provide authoritative advice while effectively managing people, processes and partnerships.
If you are looking to contribute to meaningful rural health outcomes through high quality communications, we encourage you to apply and join a collaborative and purpose driven team at Monash Rural Health.
Travelling to various University campuses may be part of the position and possessing a valid driver's license is crucial for performing the responsibilities.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Cathy Ward, School Manager,+61 3 5440 9004
Position Description: Communications Manager
Applications Close: Tuesday 3 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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