Office of Communication, Marketing and Engagement (OCME)

What we do

The Office of Communication, Marketing and Engagement (OCME) is pivotal in managing and advancing Flinders’ reputation as an innovative, world-leading university. In an increasingly competitive higher education market, with a dynamic media landscape, it’s crucial to have a strong, consistent, and recognisable brand.

Through the ongoing development and implementation of strategies and programs, OCME supports the University to achieve its objectives set out in the 2025 Agenda. The experienced, professional staff at OCME are responsible for promoting our brand through words, ideas, and images that articulate and reinforce the mission and values of Flinders.

We are here for Flinders people across all Colleges and portfolios.

Services

The multi-faceted team assist staff through numerous activities including:

the management and creation of marketing and branding campaigns and materials
liaising with external news providers
producing internal and external media content
communications training
alumni engagement
advancement and fundraising support
events management
and stakeholder engagement support

More information on our services can be found in workplace support.

Our contact details

General enquiries

comms@flinders.edu.au

Visit us:
Function Centre, opposite carpark 5, Humanities Road
Bedford Park

Our staff

Leadership

Callista Thillou

Executive Director, Communication, Marketing and Engagement

About Callista

Our teams

Marketing

Marketing work collaboratively to meet University, College and Portfolio business objective through effective marketing and communications. Our key objectives include:

Promoting and protecting the Flinders University brand to build demand and interest in Flinders offerings
Delivering a cohesive university-wide marketing strategy with integrated college and portfolio marketing strategy/plans to meet student recruitment target.
Raising the profile of Flinders research to drive research income
Increasing the vibrancy of Flinders locations to engage staff, current and prospective students, alumni and community

Leadership

Sarah Walsh
Director of Marketing

About Sarah

Media and Communications

The role of the Media and Communications team is to enhance Flinders’ reputation and promote its achievements, proactively engaging with state, national and international media to build awareness of the University.

Assist Flinders staff to develop their communication skills.
Provide mentoring and advice to those already dealing with media and training forthose who aspire to.
Strategic oversight of communications,supporting staff and student activities and ensuring the Flinders community is well informed.

Leadership

Karen Ashford
Director, Media and Communications

About Karen

newsdesk@flinders.edu.au

More about engagement

Alumni and Advancement

The Alumni Relations team is committed to actively engaging our graduates in the life of the University through meaningful programs, benefits, services and communications. We want to see our graduates recognised for the contributions they make in their field or area of expertise. The Alumni team can also help facilitate a class reunion or put you in touch with a former classmate, as well as provide opportunities for professional development, mentoring and presenting.

The University has strong support from its community of donors, many who are Flinders alumni. The Advancement team initiate and develop fundraising activities for the University.

Leadership

Callista Thillou
Executive Director Alumni & Advancement

About Callista

More about Alumni

More about Giving to Flinders

Flinders University Museum of Art (FUMA)

Leadership

Fiona Salmon
Director, Museum of Art

About Fiona

More about FUMA

Flinders Press

Flinders Press aim to continue to provide a continually evolving, personalised, convenient and competitive quality print service to Flinders University.