Communications Specialist

Overview

Communications Specialist (Chancellery) – University of Melbourne. Join to apply for the Communications Specialist (Chancellery) role at University of Melbourne.

The base pay range is A$122,736.00/yr - A$132,847.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication plans aligned with institutional priorities.
• Content Creation: Produce high-quality written materials for diverse channels, including proactive media stories, reactive media responses, staff engagement stories and social media content.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and messaging alignment.
• Senior Leadership Support: Provide expert communications advice and support to university leaders.
• Crisis Communications: Handle public affairs issues and contribute to crisis communication strategies.

You may be a great fit if

• You are a strategic communicator with extensive experience in developing and delivering impactful communication plans, possessing strong writing skills and the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders in complex organisational environments.
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate a track record of delivering successful communication strategies in complex organisations.
• Show the ability to work independently and lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Have experience in crisis communications and public affairs management.

What we offer

• 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

Additional information

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 is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process and provides reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. For discussion of specific requirements, contact Bec Tucker at 0478 269 660 or hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. More information is available on the 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 and provide programs to support success. For information on the Indigenous strategy and the Indigenous Employment & Development team, contact oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know: This role requires Working with Children Check. WWCC can be applied for during onboarding if not already held. Visa sponsorship is not available; the applicant must have current valid work rights for Australia.

Applications close: 15 September 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

How to apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience. You are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Position Details: JR-002692 Communications Specialist (Chancellery) PD.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education, Marketing, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Higher Education

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