Strategic Communications Lead

2 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0052609
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Department**:University Communications and Marketing
**Salary**:UOM 9 - $129,154 - $134,374 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead the implementation of communications and engagement activities to meet strategic objectives
- Grow your leadership profile and partner with senior execs within a highly esteemed Science faculty
- $129,154 - $134,374, 17% super, benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your leadership profile, providing strategic advice to senior executives to ensure best practice communications and stakeholder engagement to promote the University’s profile domestically and globally. You will lead communications activities aligned to strategic objectives for the one of the most comprehensive Science faculties in the world.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Communications (Faculty and Graduate Schools), the Strategic Communications Lead for the Faculty of Science is responsible for developing and implementing integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies and plans that are designed to support the strategic objectives of the Faculty, as well as protect and enhance the University’s reputation.
- Design and deliver programs spanning internal and external communications via a multi-channel approach to media and publicity, content, digital platforms and events.
- Develop and deliver the Deans’ leadership communications plans and provide strategic advice to senior leaders.
- Drive an integrated approach to internal communications across the Faculty and across the University.
- Lead a small team of communication and event specialists to maximise opportunities for content development.

**Who we are looking for**
Your exceptional communication skills and relationship management skills enable you to effectively engage stakeholders, including executives, identifying and delivering to their needs. You are an effective leader with strong project management and creative problem-solving skills that enable you to navigate complex environments and deliver best-for-business outcomes.

You will also have:

- Extensive work experience within relevant marketing and communications field and tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, finance, business or a related discipline
- Communications experience in a similar role within a large complex environment, developing and implementing communication programs to effectively engage audiences.
- A comprehensive understanding of managing stakeholders, issues and reputation.
- Proven track record managing issues and crisis management in complex environments.

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 - University Communications and Marketing**
The 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**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and a 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**

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information please visit our our Reconciliation page.

**Join Us**

**Advertised**: 16 Mar 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 22 Mar 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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