Overview:

·       Full-time​, ​Continuing position​  

·       Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% superannuation.  

·       Partner with senior stakeholders 

·       Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​and hybrid ways of working​ 

 

About You 

 
As a passionate corporate communications professional, the Senior Communications Business Partner is an integral role that is accountable for providing strategic communications to drive the priorities of the University and to support the Operations portfolio which provides professional services to the wider university across human resources, property, information technology, finance and assurance, service excellence, legal and governance and data and analytics.  

 

Acting as a key strategic advisor, this role partners with and provides guidance and counsel to the Operations Leadership Team (in particular to this role, the Chief People Officer) and their teams to shape and develop an integrated strategic communications plan that supports the strategic direction, goals and objectives of the area. This role is predominately focused on internal communications however there will be some initiatives that require both internal and external communications. 

 

The remit for this fast-paced role is broad and rewarding. You will take responsibility for leading our People initiatives, like diversity and inclusion, health and safety and organisation capability and culture as well as taking on strategic communications for priority work across the Operations portfolio, to maximise and showcase RMIT’s impact, manage risks and issues and support staff engagement. Through the development and implementation of a comprehensive content strategy focused on creating an aligned narrative, you will share the Portfolio’s story to internal audiences across RMIT globally, and externally. 

 

As a Senior Communications Business Partner, you will work with autonomy to meet the needs of your stakeholder groups and be responsible for leading multi-discipline campaigns, streams of work and projects as well as develop and maintain outstanding cross-functional relationships across the University and the wider Communications team to increase collaboration and more deeply embed effective communications. This may include working with multiple delivery partners to achieve a shared outcome.  

 

This role will work closely with the Associate Director, Communications – Operations, acting in a 2IC capacity. 

 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:  

 

• Demonstrated experience in internal communications or corporate communications, business partnering, managing stakeholders and priorities, with the ability to deliver impactful communications in a timely and responsive way.   
• Experience working in an issues rich environment and can lead, manage and execute multiple projects. 
• Responsibility for delivering key streams of work in a high performing team. 
• Strong professional writing and editing skills, including writing for multiple audiences in various formats both print and digital environments.  
• Sound knowledge of industry-leading communications best practice. Effectively selects the most beneficial channel mix depending on audience and desired outcomes.   
• Collects, analyses, and interprets qualitative and quantitative data and information to develop a thorough understanding of stakeholder motivations and preferences and opinions.   
• High level of interpersonal and consultation skills with an ability to build strong relationships, effectively influence, encourage and communicate.  
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications strategies and content that is aligned to both stakeholder objectives and organisational strategy.  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and flexible working style.  

 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

 

About the ​Portfolio​ 

 

The International and Engagement portfolio is responsible for RMIT’s international strategy and agenda, including international development and partnerships and oversight of our international operations including RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Europe. It also incorporates the University’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships. 

 

To Apply  

 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.  

 

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact me at [email protected] 

 

Position Description - Senior Communications Business Partner, Operations 

Applications Close:

15 Dec 2024 11.59 pm