Communications Manager
Job No.: 692648
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University through strategic communications
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community as Communications Manager
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas from world-leading research teams
The Opportunity
The School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is seeking to appoint a strategic and highly skilled communications professional to lead integrated communications across the School. The role is responsible for developing clear, compelling and consistent storytelling that amplifies the research, education and community impact of both areas, showcasing excellence in psychological science, neuroscience and mental health research and its translation into real-world outcomes that align with Monash University’s strategic purpose.
Working closely with Faculty Marketing and Communications and University Marketing and Communications (UMAC), the position ensures communications align with institutional priorities, brand standards and visual identity while delivering integrated content across digital platforms, websites, newsletters and social media, and translating complex research into accessible narratives for diverse audiences. It also manages project delivery, engagement and continuous improvement of communication practices within a complex matrix environment, ensuring high-quality content and stakeholder engagement that enhances visibility, engagement and impact.
The successful candidate will have postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience, and demonstrate strong expertise in strategic communications, organisational management and content development within a large and complex environment. Proven knowledge of university settings, excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups will also be highly regarded.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic communications supporting impactful psychological science and mental health research, and we look forward to receiving your application.
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: Penny Rowlett, School Manager, +61 3 9905 4028
Position Description: Communications Manager
Applications Close: Thursday 18 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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