Corporate Communications Manager

Shape the narrative. Influence the message. Protect the reputation.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Corporate Communications professional to join a large, purpose-driven organisation delivering essential services to the Victorian community.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Affairs & Engagement, this role sits within a high-performing strategic communications function and plays a key role in shaping how the organisation communicates with customers, stakeholders, government and the broader community.

This is a strategic communications position for someone who enjoys partnering with senior leaders, developing communication approaches for complex initiatives, managing reputational issues, and ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned to organisational priorities.

About the role

As the Corporate Communications Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor across the business, helping teams translate complex technical information into meaningful communications for diverse audiences.

Your focus will be on strategic planning, message development and communications governance, rather than high-volume content creation.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing communication strategies and plans for major initiatives and projects

Providing strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders

Building and maintaining organisational messaging frameworks and key narratives

Supporting reputation management and issues communications

Leading the development of key corporate publications, including annual reporting and organisational planning documents

Identifying communications risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate approaches

Working closely with media, engagement and digital communications specialists to deliver integrated outcomes

Ensuring communications are aligned across channels and stakeholder groups

Monitoring stakeholder sentiment and emerging issues to inform communication strategies

About you

You are a strategic communications professional who can confidently operate in complex, highly regulated or stakeholder-rich environments.

You are comfortable working autonomously, building credibility with senior stakeholders and providing advice that balances organisational objectives with community expectations.

You will bring:

Significant experience in corporate and strategic communications

Strong communication planning and stakeholder engagement capability

Experience developing communication strategies, frameworks and key messaging

Demonstrated experience managing reputational and sensitive communications issues

Exceptional writing, editing and message development skills

Experience advising senior leaders and influencing outcomes

Strong understanding of contemporary communication channels, including digital and social media

The ability to quickly understand complex issues and translate them into clear, audience-focused communications

Experience within government, infrastructure, utilities, regulated industries or other complex stakeholder environments will be highly regarded, however transferable strategic communications experience is equally valuable.

What's on offer

Hybrid working model (2 days office / 3 days home)

Opportunity to shape and elevate an organisation's communications approach

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Exposure to high-profile strategic communications initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate communications professional seeking a role where they can influence strategy, strengthen organisational reputation and help shape how a large organisation communicates with its stakeholders.

Apply now or contact Nicole Consterdine at people2people Recruitment for a confidential discussion.