Research Communications Coordinator

Deliver strategic communications projects and create diverse content to support our research community
- Help elevate our university's reputation for research excellence and impact
- 17% super, generous annual, personal, and life leave, wellbeing programs, health and fitness discounts
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with passionate professionals to drive impactful communication projects._

**Be challenged and imagine with us**:
As Research Communications Coordinator, you will leverage your communications expertise and project management abilities to deliver high-quality strategic communications projects to support our research community.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to plan, implement and manage strategic communication projects that help keep our researchers and partners informed and engaged in the work of the University.

In this role you will:

- independently research, plan, and develop stakeholder presentations, internal news items, and marketing collateral
- ensure content is fit-for-purpose for a variety of internal and external platforms, maintaining brand consistency and alignment with University guidelines
- provide high-level advice on strategic communications, drawing on the tools and frameworks available within the Division and University.
- This two-year fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)._

**How will you inspire us?**
- You possess exceptional writing skills and experience with digital content management systems.
- You have strong project management capabilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of an organisation.
- Your innovative approach to communication, paired with your attention to detail, ensures that content is impactful, strategic and aligned with broader organisational goals.

**What we offer**

The remuneration for this position is from $99,655 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, you will be able to access a range of benefits to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

- flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
- 17% super and salary packaging
- additional University holiday days, generous personal and parental leave, annual leave loading and an additional purchased leave scheme
- discounts for private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- wellbeing programs.

**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.

The Research & Innovation Division promotes and enhances the University's strong and vibrant research culture by attracting, training and supporting researchers and innovators in their efforts to solve real-world problems.

**Your next steps**:

- Important information before you apply:_
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.- Your resume.
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:

- A degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Exceptional communication skills including the ability to write for different audiences, translate complex information into user-friendly content, and edit and refine content with a high attention to detail.
- Proven ability to align project work with short, medium and long-term needs and to organise and manage time accordingly.
- A strong track record of writing effective, engaging and creative content for a range of channels as well as experience editing and proofreading copy.
- Proven ability to effectively and respectfully engage with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation and maintain positive relationships critical to the success of strategic communication initiatives.

**Please upload your cover letter **and** response to the requested criteria as **one** PDF document**. This document should not exceed three pages.
- We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process._

**Contact Us**:
**Closing date: Monday 30 September 2024 at 11.59pm AEST**

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you**
- We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do._

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