Communications Specialist

**Role type**:Full Time; Fixed Term until 22 September 2026
**Department**:Advancement, Communications & Marketing
**Salary**:$122,736 - $132,847 p.a. plus 17% super
- Craft impactful communication strategies, enhance faculty profile and drive innovative content across multiple platforms
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

**Your next career opportunity**
As a Communications Specialist at a prestigious university, you'll be at the forefront of developing and executing integrated communication strategies. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, craft compelling narratives across various channels, and play a crucial role in enhancing the profile of the University of Melbourne and the work of the faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS). Your work will directly impact how the faculty is perceived both internally and externally, making this a key position for those passionate about strategic communications in higher education.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Develop Communication Plans: Create and execute integrated strategies to address priorities effectively.
- Provide Expert Advice: Support senior leaders with communications activities and plans.
- Manage Media Relations: Draft timely responses for reactive media enquiries.
- Create Engaging Content: Produce materials for various channels including news outlets, websites, and social media platforms.
- Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective connections with internal and external partners.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a strategic communicator with a track record of delivering impactful campaigns, excellent writing skills, and a passion for enhancing institutional reputation in a complex higher education environment.

**You may also**:

- Have a postgraduate qualification or extensive experience in communications or a related field.
- Demonstrate a proven track record in designing and delivering successful communication plans.
- Show ability to work independently and lead projects with limited supervision.
- Possess experience in coordinating strategic activities within large, complex organizations.

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

**Your new team - Communications & Marketing**
The University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

**Please note**: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

**Join Us and unlock your career potential**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

**Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the.**

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the.

**Applications close**:9 September 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
**JR-004216 Communications Specialist.pdf