Principal Communications and Engagement Officer

Principal Communications and Engagement Officer

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Principal Communications and Engagement Officer

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• Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
• Part-time (40%), fixed-term job share position for up to 12 months
• Base salary will be in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus
  
  
  • Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
  • Part-time (40%), fixed-term job share position for up to 12 months
  • Base salary will be in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
  • Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus
    
    
  About This Opportunity
  
  Find your work-life balance in this rare job-share role for 2 days per week within the communications stream of the BEL Faculty Marketing and Engagement team. You will help initiate, plan and project-manage digital and social communications, content, and facilitation of media opportunities across the Business, Economics and Law Faculty for reputation and research initiatives.
  
  Work collaboratively alongside the marketing and events areas as a seamless unit to deliver content, campaigns and communication initiatives in line with UQ, Faculty and stakeholder strategic objectives.
  
  Key Responsibilities Will Include
  • Initiate and provide strategic communication recommendations, advice and support to the Faculty, its business units and schools, and the central communications team.
  • Develop and manage targeted communications strategies, including e-communications and newsletters, written content, social media and print initiatives that strengthen relationships and collaborations with stakeholders, students and key external audiences.
  • Project managing the delivery of the ongoing communications and content strategy, plans and reporting across digital and engagement channels, supporting the delivery and dissemination of targeted, timely and engaging stories and content.
  • Identify and triage staff, student and alum talent; newsworthy research and Faculty opportunities to assist the central communications team to target news media on areas of strategic priority to BEL and UQ to enhance reputation, research and recruitment.
  • Produce, contribute and edit copy for School, Faculty and University marketing materials including, but not limited to websites, web articles, newsletters and magazines.
  • Maintain quality assurance standards and ensure all marketing and communication material and content are accurate and complies with UQ standards.
  • Maintain high-quality data governance to ensure all data used in communication activities is up-to-date and complies with UQ standards, industry best practices and legal requirements.
  • Build productive relationships to proactively and collaboratively identify opportunities to profile the university, students, alums, research, projects, partnerships, academics and staff.
  • Monitor online engagement and effectiveness of communications and content strategies.
  • Support team members across the communications stream to provide leadership in technical, developmental and stakeholder guidance as required.
    
    
  This is a Part-time,40% FTE fixed-term position for 12-months at HEW Level 7.
  
  About UQ
  
  As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
  
  Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
  
  Benefits
  
  Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
  • Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
  • 17% superannuation contributions
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
  • Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
  • UQ Study for Staff
  • On campus childcare options
  • Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
  • Salary packaging options
    
    
  About You
  • Degree in marketing or communications, or a relevant discipline and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and successfully executing strategic corporate communications for an organisation.
  • Demonstrated high level of organisational skills, including the ability to independently prioritise competing work demands and an ability to identify and initiate improvements to business practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to write engagingly for target audiences using a variety of mediums, including web, print, social media and earned media.
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to negotiate, provide advice and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
  • Impeccable grammar, attention to detail and proven editing experience.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a complex organisation, and proven experience managing stakeholder relations.
  • Ability to use sound judgement, act independently and take initiative with minimal direction, and work effectively as part of a management team.
    
    
  The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
  
  You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
  
  Questions?
  
  For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Pryor, Manager, Communications; Email: e.pryor@uq.edu.au
  
  For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.
  
  Want to Apply?
  
  We Welcome Applications From All Individuals And Are Committed To An Inclusive And Accessible Recruitment Process. To Be Considered, Please Ensure You Upload
  • Resume
  • A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section (no more than 2 pages)
    
    
  Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
  
  Other Information
  
  UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
  
  Applications close Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54699). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 18 September 2025.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
  Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
  Job function
  • Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • IndustriesHigher Education

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