Communications Officer
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Communications Officer
Position Number:
Location: Parkville
Role type: Parttime 0.8 FTE); Fixed term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Salary: UOM 5 $83159 $95518 (prorata to parttime)
- Elevate School communications / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Develop professional skills
- Apply now to revolutionise our internal communications framework and make a lasting impact in a dynamic academic environment
- Investing in you benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more viaour websiteand stay connected with our stories and people onLinkedIn.
Your next career opportunity
As Communications Officer in the School of Culture and Communication youll play a pivotal role in transforming internal and publicfacing communications. Youll have the opportunity to develop new protocols craft executive communications and maintain digital platforms. Working closely with academic and professional staff youll gain invaluable experience in a dynamic university setting while enhancing your skills in strategic communication and stakeholder management.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop Communication Plans: Draft protocols and guidelines for effective communications across multiple channels within the School.
- Manage Digital Platforms: Coordinate website uplift and maintain the Schools internal SharePoint ensuring content is current and relevant.
- Create Professional Communications: Prepare internal and externalfacing communications for School Executive and professional staff including newsletters and change communications.
- Support Transition Initiatives: Provide specific communications support relating to the Universitys Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program during the implementation period.
- Build Strong Relationships: Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of communications support.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a skilled and succinct communicator with exceptional writing abilities strong organisational skills and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced academic environment.
You may also:
- Possess demonstrable skill in preparing professional written communications across various formats.
- Have experience developing and effectively using Microsoft SharePoint as a communications platform.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with staff at all levels.
- Demonstrate exceptional organisation and time management skills capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Show commitment to accuracy and appropriate tone in written communication.
- Align with the Faculty values and contribute positively to the culture of the School.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
- Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your worklife balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and wellbeing services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training plus a 25 discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check outour benefitspage!
Your New Team Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our everchanging world. Our five schools including the Asia Institute School of Culture and Communication School of Historical and Philosophical Studies School of Languages and Linguistics and School of Social and Political Sciences house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a childsafe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability age being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrierfree and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements please feel free to contact Kim Groizardor send an email titled Reasonable Adjustments to . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians with unprecedented investment to attract nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information including ourIndigenous strategy please visit at the University what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesnt have a valid Working with Children Check they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies please go to you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position DescriptionAdvertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
