Communication and Engagement Coordinator, Hycel
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Job Location:
Warrnambool - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 118801 - 136018
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Based at our Warrnambool Campus hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time 0.8FTE and fixed term for 12months
- HEW 8 $118801 - $% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
About the role
Hycel is a regional hub of hydrogen expertise paving the way for Australias clean energy future. With a focus on hydrogen usage Hycels technological innovations programs and pathways aim to deliver clean affordable energy solutions that support Australian and Victorian emissions reduction targets and develop Australias hydrogen industry.
As a Communication and Engagement Specialist you will:
- Actively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders analyse problems and weigh up a range of options to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions. Implement solutions evaluate effectiveness and adjust actions as required.
- Continually evaluate progress and re-prioritises work based on changing needs and strive for excellence and effectively overcome barriers to achieve outcomes. Monitor progress and risks adapt personal and team priorities and plans as required.
- Encourage and coach others to question traditional assumptions review practices and policies and draw on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things and ways of being inclusive.
- Actively promote and drive inclusive change using broad influencing skills to gain support and overcome barriers to generate enthusiasm about change.
To be successful youll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience in communication engagement and/or partnerships/projects
- A range of communication-related experience and networks to develop and implement effective communication strategies and programs
- Experience in creating and delivering content that is accessible to a general audience in a corporate communication environment
- Experience managing stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Adam Fletcher Program Manager Hycel Technology Hub on
For a copy of the position description please see below:
Hycel Communication Engagement Specialist
Applications for this position close on Monday 13th October 2025 at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
Deakin is Australia's 9th largest university with over 44,000 students, of whom approximately a fifth are international students from over 100 countries. We have more than 8,000 international students from over 100 different countries 40% of our domestic students, and 28% of our in ... View more
