Communications Manager

Canberra ACT | Part time, 22 hours per week (negotiable) | 6 month fixed-term contract with possibility of extension

Our client is a Canberra based organisation delivering work of real public value. What they do is technical, specialised and highly important for all Australians.

Reporting into the Head of Communications, they are seeking a Communications Manager to implement communication strategies and be responsible for the day-to-day communications functions. You will be the one who transforms detailed, specialist work into clear, compelling stories that resonate with partners, government stakeholders, members and the wider sector.

This role is offered as part time on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension. There is real flexibility in how those hours are shaped across the week.

What the role looks like

● Building and delivering communications plans and strategies across the organisation

● Owning the full channel mix: website, social media, media, events, publications and partner communications

● Managing internal communications and keeping the company SharePoint useful and current

● Managing the look, feel, structure and functionality of the company websites, including graphics, imagery and content

● Producing publications and annual reports from concept through to ISBN and accessible release

● Driving partner engagement through social platforms, online forums and direct communications

● Planning and running events in person, online and hybrid

● Representing the organisation at key domestic and international conferences and events

● Briefing and managing external designers, copywriters and editors

● Applying accessibility and usability standards such as WCAG 2.0 as a matter of course

What you will bring

● Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field

● Deep communications experience gained across government, the not for profit sector or private industry





● A track record of building communications strategies and actually delivering them

● Confidence running organisational channels, particularly websites and digital and social media

● The knack for taking something technical and making it clear and compelling without bending the facts

● Strong stakeholder and partnership skills, including with government

● Practical experience across publications, EDMs and newsletters, project management and Adobe Creative Cloud

● Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility requirements

● Highly regarded: experience communicating technical or specialised subject matter to non specialist audiences

● Desirable: experience guiding a small team or coordinating the inputs of others The person who will thrive here

You are a senior communications professional with proven experience who is highly proactive. You do not wait to be told what the priorities are, you work them out, and then you get on with them. There is very little hand holding here and the expectation is that you jump straight in.

You are solutions based by instinct. When something is not working, you arrive with the fix rather than the problem. You are also a true communications all rounder, just as comfortable writing the strategy as you are fixing the website, proofing the annual report or setting up the room for an event.

You are organised, adaptable and collaborative, and you believe storytelling is what gives positive work its reach.

Why this one is worth a look

● Work that means something. This is a purpose driven organisation, and your communications directly extend the reach and impact of what they do.

● Part time by design. 22 hours a week, shaped around how you work best.

● Room to grow. An initial fixed-term 6 month contract with a possibility of extension.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, apply with your current resume and a short note on why this kind of work appeals to you. For a confidential conversation, contact Kiara Carel at [email protected], or APPLY NOW.

Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so please do not sit on it.

📌 Communications Manager (Part-time) (Canberra)
🏢 Carel Global Partners
📍 Canberra