Senior Communications Manager

Location: melbourne
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Superannuation
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Lauren Madden
About the company
The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) is a membership, not-for-profit, national organisation, dedicated to the industry development of manufacturing technology, and encompasses advanced, precision manufacturing. Its key activities are the delivery of industry resources, such as Australian Manufacturing Week, and representation to governments and stakeholders. This newly created role, seeks to introduce strategic communications expertise in reaching, engaging and influencing.

About the role
Reporting to the CEO and working across the organisation, the Senior Communications Manager will engage with members nationally across a range of platforms, focusing on growing, influencing, and diversifying audiences while building strong relationships with stakeholders, the press, and partners. You will also strategically develop and deliver digital communications, manage the website, and drive audience engagement and related projects.
  • Develop and implement a communications strategy to effectively engage with, inform, guide and promote our industry and profile AMTIL’s leadership role.
  • Establish and lead a communications team to address member interests.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of the major industry publication (magazine) and an annual calendar of national events that connect the industry and advance knowledge.
  • Continuously enhance the content, delivery, and impact of AMTIL’s established and emerging communication platforms.
  • Support corporate communications, including external relations for the CEO, President and Board, such as media releases, articles, presentations, and industry advocacy.
  • Work closely with CEO to support future advocacy and government relations to ensure key messaging and alignment on industry issues.

Skills & Experience
  • Degree or equivalent extensive experience in Communications, Media Public Affairs or Public Relations
  • Extensive demonstrated experience in a senior or lead communications role with project management responsibilities and team leadership.
  • Excellent critical and strategic thinker, strong in writing skills and leveraging digital technologies to engage audiences.
  • Self-motivated, positive, well-organised, adaptable, and highly responsible.
  • Passion, knowledge, and exposure to related manufacturing industries would be beneficial; however, leadership and communications excellence are the priorities.

Culture / Why work for us
At AMTIL, we foster a collaborative, innovative environment dedicated to supporting Australia’s manufacturing technology sector. Our small, close-knit team values open communication, continuous learning, and the role of technology in driving industry progress. Integrity, inclusivity, and excellence guide our work as we strive to ensure Australian manufacturers remain competitive.

How to apply
Click on the APPLY button or contact Lauren Madden at Six Degrees Executive on 0480 002 515 for a confidential discussion.

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