Communications and Marketing Advisor. Social Media

Role type: Full Time; Continuing

Department: Advancement, Communications & Marketing

Salary: $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead innovative social media strategies, enhance university brand reputation and drive digital engagement in higher education

• Apply now to spearhead cutting-edge social media initiatives that will showcase world-class research, teaching, and campus experiences at a leading university

• 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 & Marketing Advisor, Social at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing social media strategies that enhance the institution's global reputation. You'll have the opportunity to create compelling content, provide expert advice across the university, and drive engagement with diverse audiences. Your role will directly impact how the university communicates its research, teaching, and unique campus experiences, making this a key position for those passionate about digital communications in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Social Media Channels: Support the moderation and growth of university social media platforms to enhance brand reputation.
• Create Engaging Content: Produce and distribute innovative, shareable content across social media channels.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer support and training on social media strategy, operation, and reporting across the university.
• Drive Strategic Planning: Collaborate on content calendar planning, production, and publishing for divisional groups.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a digital communications professional with strong experience in social media strategy, excellent content creation skills, and a passion for driving engagement in a complex higher education environment.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrate successful delivery of social media initiatives in large, complex organisations.
• Show strong experience in social media content development and copywriting.
• Exhibit a proven track record in delivering exceptional client service.

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 are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our Indigenous strategy please visit -

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied- .

Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including 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 .

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr- , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

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Applications close:2 September :55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

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