Communications Specialist

2 months ago


Newcastle, Australia University of Newcastle Full time

Full time, 12-month fixed term opportunity based at our Callaghan Campus
- Higher Education Worker Level 7 + 17% superannuation
- Coordinate communication and engagement activities for major projects

**Be challenged and imagine with us**:
As the Communications Specialist, you will be accountable for formulating and executing corporate communication strategies that align with strategic objectives and priorities.

The key focus of the role is to coordinate communication and engagement activities for major projects and initiatives, both externally and internally.

In this role you will:

- Assist with the development and delivery of initiatives for the corporate communication team
- Provide strategic advice, and devise plans to boost, promote, and safeguard the university's brand and reputation
- This 12-month fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)._

**How will you inspire us?**:
You will have:

- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to build trust with senior executives and staff at all levels
- A strong track record preparing strategic communications advice and materials
- Demonstrated experience writing effective, engaging and creative content for a range of channels
- We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do._

**About our University**:
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

Marketing and Communications (M&C) forms part of the Global Engagement and Partnerships Division at the University of Newcastle. Under the guidance of the University’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan, M&C leads domestic student recruitment and marketing strategies and international recruitment marketing, drives engagement and storytelling to build the University’s brand and manage its reputation, and helps nurture a sense of pride amongst the University’s community.

**What we offer**:
The remuneration for this position is from $91,259 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

**Your next steps**:

- Your resume
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- Demonstrated success planning, executing and evaluating major communication strategies in the tertiary education sector, or a similar large institution, including media engagement and providing advice to senior stakeholders.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
- A strong track record of writing effective, engaging and creative content for a range of channels as well as experience editing and proofreading copy.
- Ability to work in a high volume environment and manage competing priorities and stakeholder demands with limited supervision.

**Please upload your Cover Letter **and** response to the requested Criteria as **one** PDF document**.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

**Closing date: Monday 1 May, 2023 at 11.59pm AEST**

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you**

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