Senior Manager Communications, Media & Digital
- Full time, fixed term role (3 years)
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
- Attractive executive remuneration package
Care in Action
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
Right now, we’re seeking a Senior Manager Communications, Media & Digital who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role
The Senior Manager Communications Media and Digital plays a pivotal role in shaping and leading the TAC’s strategic approach to internal and external corporate communications including media relations, brand management and digital marketing and communications - actively managing the diverse communications functions and needs of the organisation and enhancing the organisation’s reputation within the wider Victorian community.
With a focus on strategic leadership, the Senior Manager collaborates with senior stakeholders and partners to deliver aligned, consistent and impactful communication strategies that influence changing audience behaviour and client experiences.
Actively supporting the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders within the organisation and their respective divisions, the position ensures high quality operational communications support, and integrated communications planning and execution in support of the various corporate initiatives that serve to achieve the TAC’s strategic goals.
About the Team
Leading the Communications, Media & Digital branch within the Community division, and with four direct reports, the position oversees a broader team of dedicated communications professionals, all highly skilled in their roles and committed to delivering fit-for-purpose, high-impact outputs in their operational responsibilities.
The Senior Manager will work closely with the Executive General Manager Community and a close-knit senior leadership team that values mutual support and collaboration. Together, they empower their teams to engage, educate, and influence the Victorian community, stakeholders, and staff, ensuring the TAC fosters a safety-first road culture and enables the delivery of the best outcomes for clients.
What we’re looking for
Strategic Communications Expertise
Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic communication initiatives that align with organisational goals. You will be skilled in using advanced persuasion, negotiation, and communication techniques to resolve complex issues and engage and influence diverse audiences.
Senior Leadership and Team Development Skills
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, multi-functional teams. You will effectively combine your leadership expertise with subject matter knowledge to inspire, guide and grow a supportive, collaborative team culture.
Operational and Strategic Execution
You will be skilled in leading fast-paced, high-activity teams through various interconnected initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery of operational requirements while aligning with organisational strategic objectives to drive long-term success.
Why you’ll love it here
There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Senior Manager, Communications, Media and Digital you’ll also:
Be rewarded for great work
We value our people, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.
Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.
Be supported at every step
Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements to set you up for success.
Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to a interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Hannah Egan, Shared Services Specialist at Hannah_Egan@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.
This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.
