Manager, Communications

Location
Footscray VIC•Hybrid work
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Parental leave
Health insurance
On-site parking
 
Full job description
12-month fixed-term opportunity | Footscray-based with flexible hybrid working
Lead and deliver integrated communication strategies and initiatives
Salary: $190,000 incl. superannuation + mobile allowance + on call allowance
About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more


Benefits

We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Communications Manager to lead and shape our communications strategy at Greater Western Water. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Engagement and Communications, you will lead a capable and committed team delivering work across media and government relations, brand, digital, incident communications and business partnering. You’ll be at the forefront of managing our reputation, leading public communications during incidents and supporting organisational priorities through effective campaigns.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will collaborate across the business and with external stakeholders to ensure every communication reflects our purpose: Trusted water services for our communities and future generations.


Responsibilities

Lead and support a skilled team
Drive integrated campaigns and external messaging that bring strategic priorities to life
Lead government and media engagement including issues and public information response in an incident
Shape and embed frameworks for communications governance and planning
Represent Greater Western Water on cross-industry collaborations

Skills & Experience

Proven communications experience within the water sector or utilities (Highly desirable)
Experience in leading strategic communications functions in complex environments
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with risk and issues acumen
Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field (Desirable)
Completion of Public Information Officer (PIO) training or demonstrated experience communicating during emergency or incident responses

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.


We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.


The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include but not limited to reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.


Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday, 31st July 2025.

 

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