Executive Communications & Engagement Lead

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement to provide expert executive advice and professional support to the Vice-Chancellor. The role manages stakeholder engagement plans, coordinates internal and external engagement, and briefs the Vice-Chancellor for governance committees and major engagements.

With senior-level stakeholder interaction, the Senior Manager leads development of strategic messaging, reports for governance bodies, and engagement

Qualifications

• demonstrated experience in developing and delivering executive briefings in a fast-paced and complex environment
• experience in developing and implementing integrated communications or engagement strategies and plans to meet strategic and business requirements
• experience in issues management and reputational risk communications
• ability to build and manage trusted stakeholder relationships at the senior level
• staff supervision, training, mentoring and performance management experience

Responsibilities

• develop and implement strategies for the management of the Vice-Chancellor’s internal and external engagement activities
• ensure the Vice-Chancellor is appropriately briefed for all engagements, including coordination with different parties to understand audience expectations and bring all relevant information together for briefing material
• proactively collaborate with colleagues from relevant professional portfolios to support the development of strategic messaging and content for varied communications channels
• work with stakeholders across the executive portfolios to draft standing reports including for the Senate, Academic Board and relevant UE Committees
• manage or contribute to engagement activities such as the Solutionists podcast or social media
• build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• take a leadership role in the resolution of issues or high-risk communications, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.

Skills

Executive briefing

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

People management

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement to provide expert executive advice and professional support to the Vice-Chancellor. The role manages stakeholder engagement plans, coordinates internal and external engagement, and briefs the Vice-Chancellor for governance committees and major engagements.

With senior-level stakeholder interaction, the Senior Manager leads development of strategic messaging, reports for governance bodies, and engagement