School Communications and Events Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2025
• Opportunity to be responsible for producing high quality, timely and effective communications and promotional outcomes for the School of Social and Political Sciences
• HEO 6 Base Salary $99,455 - $107,216 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) is seeking a School Communications and Events Officer to produce high quality, timely and effective communications and promotional outcomes for the School.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop, maintain and update websites and digital content using University-approved templates, ensuring accuracy, usability, and adherence to brand guidelines
• create promotional materials in print and digital formats, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet deadlines and budgets
• maintain strong relationships across the School, Faculty, and University departments to optimise communication efforts and promotional strategies
• produce School publications, promote School achievements and organise key events such as ceremonies, conferences and workshops.

About you

• demonstrated ability in the production of a broad range of high-quality print and digital communication and promotion materials to support strategic objectives
• excellent planning, organisational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write, edit and proof publications for diverse audience
• strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as an ability to use initiative and exercise judgment
• well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and key contacts across the University
• extensive knowledge of and experience with web authoring, including knowledge of web design, information architecture, search engine optimisation
• extensive knowledge of and experience with current electronic publishing technology, including high level desktop publishing skills in the Adobe Creative Site: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .

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