Head, Communications and Government Relations

Charles Sturt University
AU - wagga wagga
November 19, 2024

Head, Communications and Government Relations

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The role

Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years)
Senior remuneration package

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join us in the newly created position of Head, Communications and Government Relations.

This role offers an experienced senior leader the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Advocating for the university and creating influence with a range of stakeholders and communities you will build our reputation and connection with community, industry, and government.
You will be empowered to drive significant change and build organisational capability in this important role.

The successful candidate will lead the university's communications and government relations functions.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Engagement and Enterprise, the role will be accountable for the development and implementation of strategies to support organisational objectives, and that strengthen our position as a key institution within a higher education and regional context.

Key focus areas include:

Media and Public Relations
Government Relations
External Communications
Internal Communications
Digital and social media communications
Local Area media and communications

About you

To be considered you will have executive level leadership experience within large, complex environments.
You will have extensive experience, expertise and demonstrated success in strategic communications and government relations capacities.

To succeed you will have superior stakeholder management, influencing, and leadership capabilities.
You will have demonstrated success leading and implementing change, building capability, and keeping people engaged along the way.

About us

The Office of Engagement and Enterprise leads the following activities:

Charles Sturt Engagement Strategy 2030
Charles Sturt University Business Development and Enterprise
Initiation of strategic partnerships
Strategic external engagement activities across the Universitys footprint, including Charles Sturt Regional Engagement Plans and government relations
Public relations, media and communications
Advancement and philanthropic activities

The Office provides strategic leadership, expertise, and a range of services to support whole-of-University goals associated with its commercial and strategic intent.
In achieving these goals, the Office collaborates with a broad network of external stakeholders.
In addition, the Office works with all areas of the Charles Sturt community to build university capability and develop a strong and integrated approach to business development, community engagement, internal and external communications, government relations and advancement.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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