City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$120k–$135k/yr
Marketing and Communication Full-time, continuing position Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8) Situated at our stunning St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Join a high-perfor…
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$117k–$139k/yr
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$117k–$139k/yr
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$84k–$93k/yr
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Skills: Corporate Database Management, Data Integrity, Grant Administration, Workflow Optimization, Compliance Checking
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$85k–$95k/yr
Information Technology Services – Customer Support Services Full-time, fixed term position through to December 2026 with salary in the range $85,451 - $94,983 (HEW 5) plus 17% Superannuation. Join a pivotal team providin…
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$120k–$135k/yr
Finance Client Partnering Full-time (100%), Fixed-Term position through to December 2027 Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity …
Skills: Financial Partnering, Budgetary Control, Financial Analysis, Strategic Advisory, Stakeholder Management
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Amentum are seeking interest for security cleared Commercial & Contracts Consultants to join our team on a permanent basis. We are looking for multi-skilled, flexible, hardworking people who are keen to grow their career…
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$107k–$116k/yr
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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Skills: ETL/ELT, RDBMS, Data Modelling, Object-Oriented Programming, CI/CD
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$100k–$120k/yr
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Skills: Economic Analysis, Financial Modelling, Climate Finance, ESG Reporting, Project Finance
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$149k–$173k/yr
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City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$97k–$104k/yr
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Skills: Microsoft 365, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Python, Instructional Design
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia • Hybrid
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Lead the development of strategic engagement and communication programs to enhance and protect the university's reputation. Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on reputation management and coordinate responses to emerging risks and sensitive issues.
Requires tertiary qualifications in communication, public relations, or journalism with significant experience in corporate communications within large organizations. Must demonstrate success in stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence senior executives.
Full-time, continuing position
Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8)
Situated at our stunning St Lucia Campus
Join a high-performing, collaborative communication team aligned to The University of Queensland’s purpose of deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners.
As Manager, Corporate Affairs, you will help enhance and protect the reputation of one of Australia's leading universities. From managing complex issues and emerging risks to delivering strategic engagement initiatives, you will play a critical role in how UQ is perceived by government, industry, media and the wider community.
Working within a high-performing Marketing and Communication function, you will deliver impactful, audience-centred communication plans and navigate complex reputational matters affecting internal and external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of major institutional initiatives, partnering with senior executives and subject matter experts to navigate complex issues and tell stories that showcase UQ's impact locally, nationally and globally.
Leading the development and delivery of strategic engagement and communication programs aligned to UQ's priorities
Providing trusted advice to senior leaders on communication strategy, reputation management and stakeholder engagement
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support UQ's reputation and strategic objectives
Developing compelling messaging and content tailored to diverse audiences and communication channels
Managing reputational risks and coordinating effective communication responses to emerging issues and sensitive matters
You are a strategic and agile communications professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working at the intersection of reputation, media, corporate communication and stakeholder engagement. You bring a thoughtful, proactive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Tertiary qualifications in communication, public relations, journalism or a related discipline, with significant relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated success in corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation management within a large or complex organisation
Strong experience developing and delivering communication initiatives with measurable outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience crafting messaging across multiple platforms
Experience working with media and journalists, including responding to emerging issues
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex environments
Ability to monitor external trends and risks and translate insights into effective communication strategies
Willingness to participate in on-call or out-of-hours support as required
As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside inquisitive, ambitious and collaborative people who are united in creating positive change. UQ is consistently ranked among the world’s leading universities and is known for its strong culture of excellence, integrity and inclusivity.
You will be part of an environment where your contribution is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and your work has a meaningful impact. UQ offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, including flexible working options, competitive superannuation, generous leave provisions, health and wellbeing programs, and career development opportunities.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandra McMullan, Director, Communication at [email protected].
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
We tackle grand engineering challenges through pioneering research, exceptional teaching and bold collaborations.
The School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering tackles big-picture research challenges through its four research centres Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing, Hypersonics, Multiscale Energy Systems, and Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies. Driven by the strength of our teaching and industry collaborations, our vision is to do more than support a better future – it’s to train and empower the right people to take us there. Our comprehensive teaching program in engineering includes undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical, Materials, Mechatronic and Mining engineering.
Offices: Staff House Rd, Mansergh Shaw Building, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, AU
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