Communications Officer

**Communications Officer**:
**Position Number**: 0065803
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Arts
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 (pro-rata to part-time)
- Elevate School communications / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Develop professional skills
- to revolutionise our internal communications framework and make a lasting impact in a dynamic academic environment
- 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 Communications Officer in the School of Culture and Communication, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming internal and public-facing communications. You'll have the opportunity to develop new protocols, craft executive communications, and maintain digital platforms. Working closely with academic and professional staff, you'll gain invaluable experience in a dynamic university setting while enhancing your skills in strategic communication and stakeholder management.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Develop Communication Plans: Draft protocols and guidelines for effective communications across multiple channels within the School.
- Manage Digital Platforms: Coordinate website uplift and maintain the School's internal SharePoint, ensuring content is current and relevant.
- Create Professional Communications: Prepare internal and external-facing communications for School Executive and professional staff, including newsletters and change communications.
- Support Transition Initiatives: Provide specific communications support relating to the University's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program during the implementation period.
- Build Strong Relationships: Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of communications support.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a skilled and succinct communicator with exceptional writing abilities, strong organisational skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.
**You may also**:

- Possess demonstrable skill in preparing professional written communications across various formats.
- Have experience developing and effectively using Microsoft SharePoint as a communications platform.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with staff at all levels.
- Demonstrate exceptional organisation and time management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities.
- Show commitment to accuracy and appropriate tone in written communication.
- Align with the Faculty values and contribute positively to the culture of the School.

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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your New Team - Faculty of Arts**
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.

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