Media and Communications Manager
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jun 11, 2026
Job Description:
Media and Communications Manager (National Centre of Excellence)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th June 2027 with possible extension dependent on funding
- Remuneration: $127,351 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney
About National Centre of Excellence:
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) is a major initiative supported by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care which commenced in 2023.
Details of the role
The Media and Communications Manager is responsible for leading the Centre’s Communications and Engagement teams. This role leads the Centre’s communications and engagement strategy to ensure it meets the Centre’s objectives, while building strong meaningful relationships with the Consortium and Centre partner and collaborator organisations nationally. The Manager plays an important role in nurturing a positive and inclusive culture of collaboration across a nationally dispersed Centre and therefore will work closely with key staff across the Centre.
This influential leadership role will drive the Centre's public profile, media engagement and stakeholder relationships, helping shape national conversations about improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability. You will lead strategic communications initiatives, media opportunities and events, while building strong partnerships across a diverse national network of researchers, clinicians, people with intellectual disability, First Nations leaders, consortium members and key stakeholders.
Working across a complex and collaborative environment, you will translate evidence and research into compelling, accessible content that informs, influences and drives positive change across the health and disability sectors.
We're seeking an experienced communications leader with exceptional writing and media skills, strong stakeholder engagement capability, strategic thinking and a passion for inclusion, health equity and social impact.
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and has up to 3 direct reports. They will also have a partnering role with Consortium members, and other national stakeholders.
Some key skills required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies, ideally within a healthcare or disability context
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse groups internally and externally.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and tailor messages to different audiences.
- Experience in working with people with disability, and a strong commitment to focusing on promoting inclusion, the rights of these individuals and ensuring accessibility.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate communication and engagement activities effectively.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Leads the Centre’s media strategy and relationships, including liaison, pitching and coordination, working closely with the Centre’s advocacy team and other subject matter experts to bring national attention to the Centre’s priority areas.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Sunday 28th June before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Job Description:
Media and Communications Manager (National Centre of Excellence)
- Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th June 2027 with possible extension dependent on funding
- Remuneration: $127,351 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney
About National Centre of Excellence:
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) is a major initiative supported by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care which commenced in 2023.
Details of the role
The Media and Communications Manager is responsible for leading the Centre’s Communications and Engagement teams. This role leads the Centre’s communications and engagement strategy to ensure it meets the Centre’s objectives, while building strong meaningful relationships with the Consortium and Centre partner and collaborator organisations nationally. The Manager plays an important role in nurturing a positive and inclusive culture of collaboration across a nationally dispersed Centre and therefore will work closely with key staff across the Centre.
This influential leadership role will drive the Centre's public profile, media engagement and stakeholder relationships, helping shape national conversations about improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability. You will lead strategic communications initiatives, media opportunities and events, while building strong partnerships across a diverse national network of researchers, clinicians, people with intellectual disability, First Nations leaders, consortium members and key stakeholders.
Working across a complex and collaborative environment, you will translate evidence and research into compelling, accessible content that informs, influences and drives positive change across the health and disability sectors.
We're seeking an experienced communications leader with exceptional writing and media skills, strong stakeholder engagement capability, strategic thinking and a passion for inclusion, health equity and social impact.
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and has up to 3 direct reports. They will also have a partnering role with Consortium members, and other national stakeholders.
Some key skills required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies, ideally within a healthcare or disability context
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse groups internally and externally.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and tailor messages to different audiences.
- Experience in working with people with disability, and a strong commitment to focusing on promoting inclusion, the rights of these individuals and ensuring accessibility.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate communication and engagement activities effectively.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Leads the Centre’s media strategy and relationships, including liaison, pitching and coordination, working closely with the Centre’s advocacy team and other subject matter experts to bring national attention to the Centre’s priority areas.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications close: Sunday 28th June before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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