Communications Advisor (GCE)

Job no: 0052690
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Advancement, Communications & Marketing
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

• Collaborate across the University; based within the high-performing and supportive Strategic Communications team.
• Create bold and compelling content for Australian and international audiences – internal, external, issues management.
• Work with incredible experts across our Global, Culture and Engagement portfolio.

About the Role
As Communications Advisor, you will help build the profile of the important work the Global, Culture and Engagement portfolio delivers through dynamic and strategic communications for internal and external audiences, domestically and internationally, across various channels.

Working closely with the GCE portfolio, and deeply with your colleagues across the wider Strategic Communications team, you will find compelling stories, connect-the-dots collaboratively for the institutional narrative, and boldly create passionate storytelling moments that you proudly, collectively report back on, always looking for creative opportunities to explore.

Central to this role is your ability to collaborate across a large, complex organisation to ensure institutional and functional coordination, prioritisation, and the sequencing of stories towards the strategic narrative.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Produce communications materials for use across the full range of strategic communications disciplines, including media relations, stakeholder engagement, internal communications, issues management and corporate event management, domestically and globally.
• Producing quality and timely content for a variety of internal and external channels, including news and opinion pieces, staff hub, websites, Pursuit, and social media platforms.
• Assist in developing and executing integrated communication plans for a range of strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic communicator who possesses a keen interest in the global landscape, has impeccable copy writing skills, thinks strategically and loves connecting the dots within an organisation.

You are a collaborator by nature, deliver strong stakeholder engagement and influence with ease, and work well independently, but also love being part of a team.

You will also have:

• A degree with relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise in communications/corporate affairs, or an equivalent combination of both.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Expertise in producing targeted, engaging communications plans and content for print and digital channels.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills.

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

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – “Advancement, Communications and 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. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

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

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact the Professional Talent Acquisition Team 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.  

Applications close: 5pm Friday 12th of January 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description:   UoM7 -Communications Advisor GCE (2).pdf

Position Description