Communications and Engagement Officer

**Role type**:Continuing
**Faculty**:The Faculty of Business and Economics
**Department/School**:Student Belonging and Communications, Academic Services
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $85,238 to $97,906p.a. plus 17% super
- S hape the student voice within the F aculty of Business and Economics, working collaboratively across diverse teams to deliver meaningful, student-centered engagement.
- Support the delivery of clear, engaging, and timely communications that enhance students’ experience and connection with Faculty programs and initiatives throughout their academic journey.
- Enjoy a fantastic benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**
Contribute to enhancing the student experience within the Faculty of Business and Economics by supporting the deliver y of timely, consistent and engaging communications. Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Engagement (Students), you will work closely with internal stakeholders and student representatives to develop and coordinate content across multiple channels, ensuring that students remain informed and connected throughout their academic journey. With a focus on enhancing student engagement, the role contributes to communications initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, helping to deliver cohesive messaging that supports participation in Faculty programs, activities and services.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Developing and coordinating engaging student communications across digital and print channels, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and brand guidelines.
- Collaborating with academic and professional staff, University stakeholders, and student representatives to deliver cohesive messaging and support continuous improvement of student engagement initiatives.
- Managing communication workflows using digital tools, analysing performance data, and providing insights to refine campaigns and enhance their impact.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of student-facing programs and events, contributing to content co
- design and providing logístical assistance as required.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a collaborative and articulate communicator, adept at engaging with diverse stakeholders and tailoring messaging to resonate with a student audience. With a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to problem-solving, you thrive in a fast -paced environment that values initiative, adaptability, and sound judgement. Your ability to prioritise competing deadlines, combined with your empathy and professionalism, will see you contribute meaningfully to student engagement and the broader goals of the faculty.

**You**will**also**:

- Hold a degree or possess an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience in communications, marketing, or a related discipline.
- Possess strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and extract insights that inform and enhance communication strategies.

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 -**The Faculty of Business and Economics**
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our teaching and research. The faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders who contribute to the implementation of our vision.

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