Senior Communications Manager

Salt Recruitment
Melbourne VIC

Listed 29 Sep 2026

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.