As a strategic communications professional with over a decade of experience, I specialize in designing, managing, and reporting on high-quality, engaging communications. My strength lies in strategically assessing needs, creating useful and tangible goals, and translating complex ideas for diverse audiences. I have a strong track record of strategic communications, driving community engagement, supporting advocacy, and coordinating multi-channel campaigns. I thrive in flexible, collaborative, and goal-oriented environments where I have the opportunity to utilize my professional skills to drive positive change. My work includes leading national projects, executing large-scale digital transformations, and growing social media engagement significantly, all with a focus on clear communication and impactful results.

Mandy Girvan

As a strategic communications professional with over a decade of experience, I specialize in designing, managing, and reporting on high-quality, engaging communications. My strength lies in strategically assessing needs, creating useful and tangible goals, and translating complex ideas for diverse audiences. I have a strong track record of strategic communications, driving community engagement, supporting advocacy, and coordinating multi-channel campaigns. I thrive in flexible, collaborative, and goal-oriented environments where I have the opportunity to utilize my professional skills to drive positive change. My work includes leading national projects, executing large-scale digital transformations, and growing social media engagement significantly, all with a focus on clear communication and impactful results.

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As a strategic communications professional with over a decade of experience, I specialize in designing, managing, and reporting on high-quality, engaging communications. My strength lies in strategically assessing needs, creating useful and tangible goals, and translating complex ideas for diverse audiences. I have a strong track record of strategic communications, driving community engagement, supporting advocacy, and coordinating multi-channel campaigns.

I thrive in flexible, collaborative, and goal-oriented environments where I have the opportunity to utilize my professional skills to drive positive change. My work includes leading national projects, executing large-scale digital transformations, and growing social media engagement significantly, all with a focus on clear communication and impactful results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Officer / Social Media Manager at Professionals Australia
December 1, 2021 - Present
Developed all strategy, content, analysis, and reporting for 17 social media accounts over 5 platforms for multiple brand identities. Managed social media marketing budgets up to $5,000. Managed online platforms and communities including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Discord. Wrote campaign content for email and web and developed and scheduled strategic email journeys. Used digital marketing to promote campaigns, identify leads, and grow membership. Designed print and digital collateral. Increased member-driven content frequency and quality, expanded image and video catalogue by 70%, and led national social, web, email, and print communications.
Director of Communications and Marketing (Acting) at Professionals Australia
March 31, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Developed and implemented a national communications strategy across digital, print, campaign, website, marketing, and EDM channels. Led staff development, training, and team administration. Managed communications and marketing budgets up to $1,000,000. Led transfer of 12 websites and 5 member portals from on-premise to cloud-based CRM, including content review, migration, and technical error management. Completed the project ahead of schedule by two months through careful planning and effective work allocation.
Digital Campaigns Organiser at Finance Sector Union
December 1, 2021 - August 25, 2025
Developed and implemented national paid and organic social media strategies. Led staff development and skill sharing on digital organising tools. Managed social media marketing budgets up to $1,000. Used digital marketing to promote campaigns, identify leads, and grow membership. Designed print and digital collateral. Collaborated closely with workplace leaders during COVID-19 to leverage social media for public pressure and awareness, securing some of the first paid pandemic leave in the country.
Communications Consultant at Australians for Mental Health
July 31, 2025 - Present
Front end web dev, graphic design, social media strategy and development of strategic plan, logo design, project management.

Education

Diploma of Graphic Design at Torrens University, VIC
July 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Diploma of Social Media Marketing at Swinburne University of Technology, VIC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Social Media Marketing at RMIT University, VIC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Adobe InDesign Essentials at Short and Suite, VIC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
WordPress Management at Melbourne Polytechnic, VIC
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Education