Senior Communications Specialist
Ref: JO-2609-363618
- Australia, Melbourne
- Marketing, PR and Communications
- Not for Profit and Charities
- 50 - 249 Employees
- A$800.00 - A$850.00 per day
- Environment: Hybrid
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Starts: 2026-11-23
- Duration: 3 months
About the Job
Our client is a well-known purpose-led organisation seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead the development of an organisation-wide communications strategy and establish a scalable communications framework across the business.
This is a hands-on strategic communications role ideal for someone who enjoys building communications frameworks, stakeholder engagement, campaign planning, and multi-channel communications strategy. You’ll work across internal and external communications initiatives, creating a repeatable blueprint that ensures consistent messaging and execution across campaigns, events and business-wide initiatives.
This is a 3-month contract opportunity with an immediate start.
The Opportunity
You’ll be responsible for:
- Developing an organisation-wide communications strategy aligned to business and brand objectives
- Creating a communications blueprint and planning framework that can be adopted across the organisation
- Establishing channel strategies across digital, social, email, events and stakeholder communications
- Building integrated campaign plans for both internal and external audiences
- Consolidating fragmented communications approaches into a consistent operating model
- Partnering with senior stakeholders across marketing, brand and engagement teams
About You
We’re looking for a senior communications professional who can quickly assess an organisation’s current state and build a practical, scalable communications strategy.
You’ll likely bring:
- 6-8+ years’ experience in communications, corporate affairs or communications strategy
- Experience developing organisation-wide communications frameworks and plans
- Strong capability across both internal and external communications
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience managing communications across multiple channels and audience groups
- Strong writing, planning and campaign development capabilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver outcomes quickly
Why Join?
- Opportunity to shape communications strategy from the ground up
- Drive meaningful impact within a purpose-led organisation
- Influence how communications are planned and executed across the entire business
- Work closely with senior leaders and brand stakeholders
- Flexible and collaborative working environment
If you’re a senior communications professional who enjoys building strategy, creating structure and driving organisation-wide impact, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact Michael Hammond on 0437 671 187.

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