• Full time, 2 years fixed term position. Located at the Services Building (G12) on Darlington Campus
• Drive the end-to-end development, implementation, and management of UI's internal and corporate communications and engagement strategies
• Base Salary HEO9, $146,197 - $154,260 p.a. + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an experienced and motivated Communications Manager to join the University Infrastructure (UI) Engagement team, with a primary focus on leading and strengthening internal communications, in shaping and protecting UI's reputation, image, and voice across a range of channels, fostering clear, consistent, and impactful communication with employees, stakeholders, and external partners.

The Communications Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of UI's internal and corporate communications and engagement strategies. This role plays a critical part in shaping and safeguarding UI's reputation, image, and voice across diverse channels, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful communication with employees, stakeholders, and external partners, with a strong emphasis on building a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management Group, and colleagues across UI and the University, the Communications Manager will craft high-quality corporate messaging, oversee media and corporate storytelling, drive engagement initiatives, and manage communication platforms to strengthen UI's visibility and credibility.

Operating with a high level of autonomy, the Communications Manager will translate strategic priorities into effective operational activity and enhance communication outcomes through data-driven evaluation and continuous stakeholder feedback.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide communications leadership, guidance and direction to UI, fostering innovation, excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement
• lead corporate storytelling and messaging by crafting compelling narratives that reflect UI's mission, vision, and values
• manage communication platforms including the UI Intranet, SharePoint pages, social media, and websites, ensuring content is current, accurate, and engaging
• develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to foster strong relationships, align expectations, and enhance service satisfaction
• develop, implement, and maintain UI's communications and engagement policies and processes, ensuring consistency, compliance, and effectiveness.
  

About you

• experience developing and implementing strategic communications
• experience producing engaging and effective content by using various content management systems
• experience writing for diverse or specific audiences with strong attention to detail
• ability to communicate effectively coupled with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• ability to work collaboratively in a team along with strong project management skills.
  

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.



Pre-employment checks


Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.




EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply


For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au.

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Sunday 07 December 2025 11:59 PM