Marketing Communications Assistant

• Full time, fixed term opportunity ending 25 October 2024  
• Assist the marketing team to develop high quality marketing and communications materials
• Base Salary $83K + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

Marketing and Communications is a professional division responsible for communicating the University’s values and messages to build a distinct brand for the University of Sydney. By engaging with target audiences– including prospective students and influencers, current students, staff, alumni, donors and other external audiences, our profile strengthens.

Marketing and Communications are looking for a Marketing Communications Assistant to join their team. This position will see you take on a range of duties including, but not limited to, creating content with a digital and strategic focus to share across our social media platforms and provide administrative and project support throughout marketing and communications.

About you

• has experience using social and digital media to reach and engage target audiences
• showcases a high level oral and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• holds the ability to plan, prioritise and organise workloads in a high-volume environment while adhering to strict deadlines
• has experience creating content and editing copy written by others to ensure that a publication, print or online, meets editorial requirements and objectives
• proven experience in setting up and managing paid social campaigns across META and LinkedIn
• demonstrates flexibility in their approach to work and is able to juggle numerous projects

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

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 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

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

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Sunday 24 March 2024 11:59 PM