Communications Coordinator, Arts

Role type: Full time, Fixed term for 12 months

Department: Chancellery

Salary: UOM 6 – $ 98,870 – $ 107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Craft impactful communications / Amplify cutting-edge research / Engage diverse stakeholders.

• Apply now to shape the narrative of one of Australia's leading arts faculties.

• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

As Communications Coordinator for the Faculty of Arts, you'll play a crucial role in developing and delivering strategic communications across multiple channels. You'll have the opportunity to unearth and amplify groundbreaking research, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the faculty's reputation management. This role offers you the chance to hone your skills in content creation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications in a dynamic academic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Produce Compelling Content: Create high-quality, engaging content for various channels including staff hub, websites, social media, and media releases.

• Amplify Research: Proactively engage with Faculty of Arts researchers to uncover and promote their work to internal and external audiences.

• Execute Communication Strategies: Support the implementation of integrated strategic communications plans and promotional strategies for faculty programs and activities.

• Manage Stakeholder Relations: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective communications and manage the faculty's reputation.

You m ay b e a g reat f it if

You are a skilled communicator with a degree in a relevant field and experience in producing targeted, engaging content across various channels, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

You may also :

• Possess excellent communication skills.

• Have expertise in producing content for print, digital, and social channels.

• Demonstrate a strong track record in project execution and meeting deadlines.

• Show experience in stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

• Be able to operate independently in a rapidly changing environment.

• Have proven ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Exhibit high ethical standards, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Your new team – ADVANCEMENT (University Communications & Marketing)

University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses.

About 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 via our website.

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 – 0478 269 660 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 Walid 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 to this email address.