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Communications Manager Courses

A Communications Manager oversees an organisation's communication with clients and stakeholders, creating protocols and guiding best practices.

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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Communications Manager?

Get qualified to work as a Communications Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Communications Manager generally earns $2,500 per week ($130,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new in the role.

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There are no clear figures for Communications Managers at this time. Communications Managers are employed by larger businesses and corporations in all industry groups and employment sectors.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Get started as a Communications Manager with the Diploma of Marketing and Communications. The courses take 12-18 months to complete. Vendor certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud will also benefit this job role.

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Communications Manager careers

Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as internal communication among departments and regional sites.

As a Communications Manager you might be creating communication protocols and style guides, approving copy for websites and social media, writing speeches and press releases, or coaching managers and key staff in communication best practices and company standards.