Student Communications Coordinator

• Play a key role in stakeholder engagement and team operations
• Drive Seamless StudentCentred Digital Communications
• Full Time Ongoing role based in Hobart or Launceston

About the opportunity

Student Services is looking for an experienced Student Communications Coordinator to join their team.

The Universitys Student Communications team is the primary creator publisher and manager of all digital one to many communications and information for continuing students on behalf of the institution.

As part of this team the Student Communications Coordinator will provide operational oversight in the coordination planning and delivery of high quality student centred communications across the Universitys digital platforms. This includes the Student Portal UTAS App UTASLife AskUs email channels and other key communication touchpoints.

As our new Student Communications Coordinator you will ensure communications are strategically aligned operationally efficient and consistently executed to support informed engaged and connected students.

You will also play a key role in shaping communication practices improving processes and supporting the broader student experience strategy.

What youll do:

• Coordinate plan and oversee the development of highquality content across student communication platforms.
• Ensure digital student communications and content across all platforms are regularly updated audited and qualityassured for accuracy accessibility and relevance.
• Review and analyse student engagement insights and platform analytics using data to inform decisionmaking and provide recommendations.
• Support proactive engagement with key stakeholders - including student leaders UConnect Community Experience Coordinators and TUSA.
• Provide guidance and coordinate team workflows including supporting ticket allocation processes and facilitating regular team meetings.
• Act as a key coordinator in the management and continuous improvement of Student Communications platforms.

What were looking for:

• Completion of a degree in a related field such as media journalism or marketing and relevant experience in development and production of digital content and communications.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills including digital content creation copywriting editing and email automation.
• Experience analysing digital engagement data and applying insights to improve communication reach relevance and effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate workflows manage competing priorities and deliver highquality outputs in a dynamic environment using initiative and sound judgement.
• Understanding of student management systems audience segmentation and contemporary communication tools such as CMS platforms Student Portal UTAS App and Eloqua.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116872 comprising base salary within the range of $92120 to $99891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position please contact Courtney Geritz. Director Marketing on or .
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position DesciptionStudent Communications

Applications close Tuesday 17 February 2026 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.