Communications Coordinator Internal

Join us as a Communications Coordinator Internal and help shape how we connect inform and engage staff across the University. Working with stakeholders from across the organisation youll coordinate and deliver communication initiatives that support key priorities strengthen engagement and enhance the employee experience.

From writing impactful stories and creating multimedia content to managing digital communication channels and supporting major initiatives youll play a key role in ensuring staff receive clear relevant and engaging communications. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys variety collaboration and meaningful work.

In this role you will:

• Develop and implement communications plans to help people work smarter create connection influence behaviours and enhance the Universitys reputation.
• Assist in communication planning and coordinate activities with stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver staff communications including intranet news enewsletters allstaff emails Staff Forums and other materials as required.
• Work with teams to create design and edit written photo and video content.
• Ensure staff communication channels are up-to-date relevant and user friendly.
• Analyse report on and monitor the success of communications.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary project teams on key initiatives to support unit business plans.
• Encourage and promote a culture that embraces change collaboration engagement customer service communication continuous improvement and accountability.

This Full-time Fixed-term for 12 months is at a HEW 6 and located at Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

You will have:

• A degree with/or at least 2-3 years experience in communications; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated success planning executing and evaluating communication strategies in a large institution
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build successful relationships.
• Experience developing and maintaining internal communication channels to best practice.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment and manage competing priorities and stakeholder demands.
• Knowledge of and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety equity diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability.

The Communications and Engagement Unit forms part of the Engagement and Equity Division at the University of Newcastle. Under the guidance of the Universitys Looking Ahead Strategic Plan Communications and Engagement lead on the Universitys paid owned and earned strategies focused on building brand and protecting reputation. This includes staff communication contentious and crisis communications community partnerships social and media engagement events and brand management.

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• Remuneration of Higher Education Worker Level 6 17% superannuation commensurate with skills and experience.
• Additional University Holiday days generous personal life and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions please follow this link.

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply (or equivalent) to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
• Your application must include:
• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing each of the essential criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description).

1. Demonstrated experience in developing implementing and evaluating communication plans and strategies that support organisational objectives drive engagement influence behaviours and enhance organisational reputation within a large and complex environment.
2. Highly developed written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan create and deliver engaging communications across multiple channels and formats including digital written photographic and video content.
3. Demonstrated experience managing and improving internal communication channels including intranet and email platforms (preferably Microsoft 365 and SharePoint) with the ability to monitor analyse and report on communication effectiveness and user engagement.
4. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams. Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety equity diversity and inclusion continuous improvement and fostering a respectful collaborative workplace culture.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application please reach out to .

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe respectful and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025 from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the Universitys Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance its about living our values. Together we can ensure our University remains a place where respect safety and inclusion are non-negotiable.

For specific position enquiries please contact Chris Breaden Senior Manager Corporate Communications on

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Closing date: Monday 10 August 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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