Communications Officer

**Job no**: 529002
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Administration, Marketing / Communications, Business Development / Industry Engagement, Knowledge Exchange
- Employment Type: Continuing, Full Time (35-hour week)
- Remuneration Level 7: $110,073 - $119,132 + 17% Superannuation.
- Location: Kensington, NSW (on-campus attendance required with some flexibility negotiable)

**About UNSW**:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked.We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Why This Role Matters**:
The Communications Officer (External) is responsible for developing and disseminating communications to the University’s audiences. This role would suit an experienced public relations professional or journalist looking to switch to corporate communications.

**Accountabilities**:
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
- A go-getter, who will enjoy finding great stories about what the University is achieving and getting that news into the public domain.
- Identify opportunities to improve the quality or efficacy of communications. Utilise quantitative and qualitative data to continually enhance UNSW communications.
- Provide advice to stakeholders in your area on communications, including most appropriate channels to deliver effective and targeted messages to relevant audiences.
- Be a brand advocate and drive positive brand positioning through all communications.
- Manage the flow of requests from journalists for stories and information, including after hours on a rotational basis.
- Prepare and distribute external communications content that strongly profiles UNSW.
- Participate fully within the Corporate Communications Unit as a team player

**Skills and Experience**:
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)
- A relevant tertiary qualification and a depth of subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Good knowledge of the Australian media landscape. Strong contacts within media, education or a relevant field, as well as knowledge about higher education and other related fields desirable.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience assisting with developing, delivering and measuring external communications and branding programs within large and complex organisations.
- Demonstrated experience in distilling complex information into straight forward messages for communication to a diverse group of stakeholders, in support of strategic goals.
- Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and exercise creativity and enthusiasm in the development of new initiatives.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.
- Advanced level of computer literacy and a strong understanding of social media and other ways of sharing knowledge and information.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**How to Apply**:
Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before 11.30pm on Sunday 1st December 2024. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages).

**Contact**:
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 15 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 01 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time