Communications Partner, Offices

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Design and deliver strategic communications to support Macquarie University's objectives across education, research, health, and community and industry engagement
- From $108,139 to $117,519 (HEW Level 7), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-time, continuing role. Hybrid working arrangement with on-campus days at the University's beautiful Wallumattagal Campus on Dharug country in North Ryde.
- Join a high-performing and supportive team of communications specialists.

The Role

Sitting within the Group Marketing unit, Macquarie University’s Communications team is responsible for protecting and enhancing the University’s reputation by amplifying our achievements in education, research and health, and driving engagement with our communities both in Australia and around the world.

This role will support a small number of Offices within the University, including Alumni, Philanthropy and Human Resources, to realise their strategic objectives through the planning and delivery of engaging communications on earned, owned and internal channels.

The role provides expert communication advice to University leaders and works with other members of Group Marketing to deliver a holistic marketing communications service to stakeholders.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, organised and motivated communications professional with outstanding knowledge of communications strategy and planning. You will have a flair for written communication, experience in crafting engaging communications campaigns and be a great influencer and relationship builder.

Experience in internal communications and/or change communications would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the higher education sector.

About us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.

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We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the

staff benefits

on offer.

To apply- Expert writing and editing skills across a range of communications channels as well as expertise in writing for a range of diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated experience working in a full service, in-house communications function including working with team members in high performing teams.
- Experience in building relationships and influencing senior management teams providing counsel across a range of communications issues.
- Experience in communications strategy planning and implementation communications across earned, owned and internal communications channels.
- Knowledge of digital communications platforms and tools, media engagement and internal communications.

Role-specific Enquiries: Antra Kalnins, Interim Communications Director vi


General Enquiries: Orlagh Morgan, HR Administrator via


Applications Close: Sunday 22 September 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST).

Applications Close:
05/09/2024 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
- Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.