Manager Communications - Campaigns and Projects

Job Description

Manager Communications - Campaigns and Projects Branch: Campaigns & Projects Division: Communications Salary: Level 8, $151,827 - $164,428 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2025 The Communications Directorate works to ensure all our activities enhance the image and reputation of the Department and promote Western Australian Government initiatives in education. We achieve this by providing a range of services to all areas of the Department, including internal and external communications, communications campaigns and strategies, brand management, strategic communications advice, media strategy and management, events, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, as well as public relations and marketing activities for a wide range of programs and audiences. The Role We are looking for a dynamic Communications Manager to lead our Campaigns and Projects team. In this role, you will: Lead high-value, multi-audience campaigns, ensuring seamless integration across communication channels. Coordinate large-scale events and across system student engagement challenges. Provide expert advice and analysis to senior executives and the Director General, supporting high-level decision-making on complex issues. Oversee the preparation of Cabinet submissions, Ministerial briefing notes, and key reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with government priorities. Build and maintain strong professional relationships including representing the Department at government, industry, and stakeholder forums. Utilise your expertise in emerging media trends and communication strategies to shape innovative campaigns, ensuring alignment with the State Government’s “digital first” approach and enhancing the Department’s reputation. Contribute as a key leader within the Communications Directorate by managing resources and people, budgets and physical assets, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Mentor and coach team members, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to deliver impactful communication initiatives. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance including working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments). Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Thompson, Senior Associate Consultant on 0437 253 010 or emailing We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Job Specific Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in communications, including the formulation, implementation and evaluation of strategic and complex communications projects and initiatives that meets current and future needs. Project Management Substantial experience leading communications/media/digital communication teams in the delivery of communication initiatives. Communication / Stakeholder Engagement Highly developed interpersonal, writing and communication skills with the ability to negotiate with and influence high level stakeholders on complex issues and manage conflict appropriately. Critical thinking / Problem solving Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned to strategic direction. Team Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and direction to motivate, empower and develop teams to deliver outcomes. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE950575 Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr