The Opportunity
Online Educations Services (OES) is seeking a switched-on, strategic Corporate Communications Manager with exceptional interpersonal skills. You are a natural communicator and thrive on making complex content accessible. Your strong people skills mean that you are comfortable picking up the phone to speak to a journalist and feel confident building strong relationships with executives, respected industry professionals and other key internal stakeholders.
You understand the intricacies of both traditional and new communications and have a knack of turning opportunities into strategic actions. Duties will be diverse with a focus on public relations, media relations, issues management, content creation, sponsorships, website governance, along with brand and reputation management.
You’ll be someone who thrives working across a dynamic and varied portfolio of work, be a self-starter and enjoy working as part of a small team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead media relations and thought leadership by building strong sector connections and securing impactful media coverage aligned with organisational goals.
- Develop and manage external communications content including press releases, videos, podcasts, presentations, and media kits for media, government, and public audiences.
- Plan and execute PR campaigns in collaboration with internal teams, ensuring alignment with academic, student insights, and business development objectives.
- Source and manage media stories by identifying compelling student case studies and innovations across partner brands for use in news media.
- Oversee brand and digital presence including website content, social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn), and ensuring consistent brand application across all materials.
- Support executive and internal communications through media training, risk management, EVP promotion, and ad hoc communications support.
About You
- Formal qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, and/or Marketing.
- 5–7 years’ experience in agency or in-house communications roles.
- Proven ability to engage with journalists and external stakeholders to build strong media relationships.
- Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills, including briefing and content development.
- Skilled in storytelling and thought leadership, with experience crafting compelling narratives and marketing collateral.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and support senior leaders.
About OES
OES is a vibrant, values-led organisation passionate about enhancing lives through education. We partner with universities, training institutes and professional bodies worldwide to deliver immersive and engaging learning experiences. Our people are empowered to impact every day—through innovation, teamwork and a shared commitment to excellence.
What’s in it for you?
We pride ourselves on being a 'People First' employer and if you join the OES Team, you will benefit from:
- Flexible, hybrid work for genuine career-life fit (2-3 days in our Cremorne Office)
- Professional development and mentoring
- OES Culture Club and events calendar
- Health and wellbeing activities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Paid parental leave
- Purchased leave
- Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
- Mental health support resources and Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Income protection insurance
- Corporate health insurance
