Communications Officer

**Role type**:Fixed Term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:School of Biomedical Sciences
**Salary**:$98,870 - $107,023 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 17% superannuation
- Drive impactful communications campaigns / Enhance student belonging and experience / Collaborate with leading researchers
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As a Communications Officer in the School of Biomedical Sciences, you'll have the opportunity to develop and deliver targeted multichannel communications campaigns. You'll work closely with leading researchers, crafting their stories for public engagement and enhancing student belonging. This role offers you the chance to utilise your expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and stakeholder management in a dynamic academic environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Develop and Execute Communications Campaigns: Plan and deliver effective multichannel communications strategies to meet key project objectives and timelines.
- Create Engaging Content: Produce high-quality materials across various platforms, including print, online, media releases, video, and podcasts.
- Manage Digital Presence: Create and publish content for the School's website and social media channels, liaising with Faculty/UOM social media teams.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a dedicated communications specialist with strong writing skills, digital literacy, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve impactful communications outcomes.

**You may also**:

- Possess a relevant tertiary qualification in communications or a related field.
- Have experience in journalistic writing for both academic and general public audiences.
- Demonstrate expertise in digital marketing and analytics across various channels.
- Excel in producing concise and applicable management reports and insights.
- Show proficiency in business analysis reporting platforms and creative software.
- Thrive in both team-based and independent work environments.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- 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

**Your new team - School of Biomedical Sciences**

As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences since 2015, the School comprises three Departments, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, and Microbiology and Immunology. It has 85 research groups across the three departments, awarding-winning teachers and more than 2500 equivalent full-time student enrolments each year.

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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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**Working at the University - what you need to know**:
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**Applications close**:Sunday 24 August 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.