Yurrongi Centre Communications Officer

INSPIRED BY CURIOSITY. UNITED BY PURPOSE. COMMITTED TO YOU.

• Vacancy Number: 172
• Position Title: Yurrongi Centre Communications Officer
• Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Student Services
• Location: Preston
• Award Classification: PAACT Level 4
• Salary: $66,244 - $71,926 p.a plus superannuation
• Hours per Week: 38
• Applications Close: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Why Join Us

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training
• Inclusive, future-focused environments
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Yurrongi Centre Communications Officer to develop and deliver a communications strategy that amplifies the student voice and promotes the Yurrongi Centre across Melbourne Polytechnic and the broader community. You'll play a key role in creating engaging content,managing social media platforms, and supporting cultural events that celebrate and strengthen Koorie student experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, post, and maintain content for student and staff portals and social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
• Promote the Yurrongi Centre and its initiatives across Melbourne Polytechnic and the wider community
• Develop and deliver campus events that promote cultural awareness (e.g., NAIDOC, Moodji Day, Yarning Circles)
• Produce multimedia content (video, photography, written materials) showcasing Koorie learner experiences
• Support other student-focused events and administrative functions as required
• Collaborate with the Yurrongi Centre team to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, or creative industries
• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and content creation strategies
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A National Police Check

How to Apply

through Melbourne Polytechnic's careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents.

Please:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
• If applying for a teaching role , upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):
• Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section

File Requirements:

Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., @ # % *).

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email:

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.

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