Communication and Engagement Officer

**Classification**: ANU Officer Grade 5 (Administration)
**Salary package**: $79,334 - $86,545 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Term**: Full time, Continuing
- Grow your career in communication, marketing and events in an ongoing role at The Australian National University.
- Make a difference using your creative flair and skills to develop engaging content, events and innovative outreach activities.
- Showcase your technical and interpersonal communication skills in a supportive and flexible environment.
- Build your industry network at a world-leading school of public policy.

**About us**
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The college hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

Located within CAP, the Crawford School of Public Policy is a known and reputable ANU brand with a long tradition of external collaboration with research and policy communities, and those affected by public policy. Crawford is recognised as Australia’s premier public policy school with world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia.

**About the role**
The Crawford Engagement and Communication team is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy and communication support for the school to actively engage with global audiences. The team provides expert advice and services to enhance and protect the Crawford brand through great storytelling, compelling content, engaging events and stakeholder relationships. The Communication and Engagement Officer helps to bring to life a comprehensive program of events, marketing and communication activities in support of Crawford's strategic goals.

**About our campus**
The University's Acton campus is in the heart of Canberra. From here it's an easy walk, bike ride or drive to some of Australia's most significant political and cultural institutions including Australian Parliament House. You'll find all the conveniences of a small suburb including cafes, bars, supermarkets, childcare centres, a newsagency, post office and even a medical centre right on campus The Acton Campus is well renowned for its landscape setting, with over 10,000 trees and a commitment to maintenance of open space. It's 'park like' environment is a feature that is internationally recognised.

**What we can offer you**
ANU staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits including:

- ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation.
- We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility).
- We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
- We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. We offer generous paid parental leave entitlements for up to 32 weeks.
- We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.
- We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.
- ANU offers salary sacrificing benefits including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more
- We offer affordable onsite parking.
- ANU has a supporting, challenging and motivating culture.
- We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds and identities.
- We care about your wellbeing, with access to additional leave, the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.

**Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access**

**How to apply**
- A statement in 700 words or less detailing how your skills, experience and knowledge align with the selection criteria, and the contribution you can make to the Crawford School.

**Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.