Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement
7 months ago
**Exciting Opportunity within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor**:
- **Join an Agile, Collaborative and High Performing Team Leading Strategy Implementation**:
- **Full Time Continuing Position with Flexible Working Arrangements**
Victoria University (VU) is seeking a digitally savvy communication and engagement specialist, to support the Vice-Chancellor and Executive team in creating compelling narratives and meaningful engagements to drive strategy achievement and elevate the University’s reputation.
**About Us**:
At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.
VU has innovated a new pedagogic and curriculum approach: the VU Block Model. This, along with the VU First Year College, have been among the most significant learning and teaching developments in the Australian tertiary education sector over the past decade.
VU TAFE is renowned for digital innovation in its delivery, evident through the Sunshine Skills Hub and is a highly valued industry collaborator.
**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Chief of the Staff in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, this key leadership role serves as a trusted advisor, offering expert counsel and support to the Vice-Chancellor, Chancellor, and senior executives.
Through strategic guidance and a hands-on approach, the role will facilitate the attainment of high-quality, clear and forward-thinking communications to diverse audiences; as well as actively fostering engagement initiatives that promote meaningful interaction and advance VU’s strategy with key stakeholders.
The role is a member of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor team working closely with the Chief of Staff, Director, Strategy and Planning and Executive Coordinator in supporting the Vice-Chancellor, strategically and operationally.
**This position is at the classification of HEP Level 9, $124,066- $129,080 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. This is a full-time (36.75 hours per week) continuing position.**
**About You**:
VU’s collaborative working environment will help you thrive and achieve the best outcomes for yourself, the solutions you lead and the high-quality outcomes you deliver. You will have:
- A proven track record in the development and delivery of integrated communication and engagement initiatives, physical and digital, to drive strategy understanding and implementation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate confidently with senior executive and leadership, as well as building and sustaining relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Proficiency in digital communications platforms and emerging technologies, with a strategic mindset towards leveraging new channels and trends.
- High-level conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to gain a quick understanding of a diverse range of topics and sensitive information.
- Great communication skills with the ability to influence and liaise with senior stakeholders and academics.
**What We Offer**:
**How to APPLY**:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description (no more than 3 pages).
- Your resume.
**Application Closing Date: Friday 12 April at 5pm**
**Our Commitment to Protecting Country**
Victoria University honours its foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. Our Council must lead our direction and commitment to improve the health and well-being of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
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