Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Role type: Full Time; Continuing

Department : Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)

Salary: UoM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive social media innovation, amplify research and learning impact, engage with diverse university community.
• Shape the University's digital presence and tell our story to the world.
• Investing in you - 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

As the Communications and Marketing Coordinator (Social), you'll play a pivotal role in elevating the University of Melbourne's digital presence. You'll have the opportunity to craft compelling social media content, implement innovative strategies and engage with diverse stakeholders across the institution. Your work will directly contribute to amplifying the impact of the University's research, teaching and campus experiences on a global stage.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Produce and curate engaging content: Deliver on innovative social media strategies to share the University's stories and amplify its impact through creative multimedia storytelling.
• Contribute to Integrated Campaigns: Collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive communication and marketing efforts.
• Monitor and report on social media performance: Provide regular updates on engagement metrics and measure against KPIs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships: Establish and maintain a network of contacts while supporting reputational management.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a creative and strategic thinker with experience in social media marketing, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex environment.

You may also:

• Have work experience in communications and marketing, coupled with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Demonstrate a track record of successful social media initiatives in a large organisation.
• Possess skills in content development, including video, photography, and graphic design.
• Excel at project execution and stakeholder management.
• Thrive in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments, using creative thinking to drive effective outcomes.

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 – Advancement (University Communications & Marketing)

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.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Bec Tucker on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

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.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support.

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

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

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

Learn more about the application process , including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Walid Abdullatif hr- . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

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

Applications close: 10 October :55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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