Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 2 years
Department: Chancellery Research and Enterprise
Salary: UOM 9 – $143,185 to $148,972 p.a. plus 17% super
Drive research excellence at Melbourne Uni: Lead communications for ground-breaking strategy implementation
Shape university-wide research impact / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Develop innovative engagement strategies
Apply now to lead communications for Melbourne Uni's ambitious research strategy implementation
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As the Communications and Engagement Lead for the Research Strategy, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing the University of Melbourne's ambitious research agenda. You'll design and execute engagement strategies that have university-wide impact, working closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure the success of our new research strategy. This role offers you the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with creative problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
Your responsibilities will include
Develop and Implement Engagement Strategies: Design comprehensive communication and engagement plans to support the Research Strategy Implementation Program.
Lead Collaborative Projects: Work across teams to align communications with project delivery, ensuring quality outcomes and enhancing project success.
Craft Impactful Communications: Create clear, concise materials for diverse stakeholders, from presentations to website content.
Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain complex relationships across the university, facilitating effective engagement at all levels.
You may be a great fit if
You are an experienced communications professional with a track record of designing and implementing stakeholder engagement initiatives in complex environments, combining technical expertise with creative problem-solving and collaborative stakeholder management skills.
You may also
Have a postgraduate qualification with extensive professional experience in medium to large organisations.
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills across various mediums.
Have significant experience in designing and delivering complex communication and engagement initiatives.
Demonstrate a proven ability to build and maintain complex stakeholder relationships, including with senior stakeholders.
Excel at working effectively in complex, ambiguous environments and delivering successful outcomes within defined timeframes.
Have experience in the tertiary education or equivalent sector.
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 fulfilment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Chancellery Research and Enterprise
The Chancellery Research and Enterprise portfolio, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), drives the University’s research strategy, partnerships, and infrastructure. It oversees research performance, ethics, and integrity, while advancing enterprise, industry engagement, and innovation. The portfolio strengthens graduate research and research capability, supporting impactful, interdisciplinary initiatives both nationally and globally.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe 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 barrier-free 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 Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected] . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal 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 our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected] .
Working 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 doesn't 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 .
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application with this email address.
If you have any questions regarding the job, please follow the details listed on the .
Applications close: 7 August 2025 - 12:01AM (AEST)
: PD_JR-002904 - Communications and Engagement Lead, Research Strategy.pdf
