Engagement & Communications Officer

The Opportunity

Join the Engagement Team as an Engagement and Communications Officer, covering a team member undertaking an Internal Temporary Transfer (ITT). Based within the Faculty of Engineering, you will provide proactive, practical, and efficient project support to the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MECH), the School of Mineral and Energy Resources Engineering (MERE), and the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), as well as contribute to key projects within the Faculty Head Office. This multifaceted role involves advising school staff on events and digital media processes, overseeing the school(s) LinkedIn group accounts to foster engagement, creating high-quality content for internal and external platforms, ensuring alignment with UNSW branding, coordinating events, cultivating strong working relationships and more.

• Salary, Level 5: $88,717 to $100,386 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed term – 11 months to cover an ITT/secondment
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education, and it is the University's premier research faculty. It is the largest engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the most engineers and having the largest research expenditure. The Faculty offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight schools, fostering innovation and addressing global challenges. With strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, UNSW Engineering prepares students to become leaders in their field. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website:

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in writing copy and content creation for online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Yammer as well as website copy in a professional setting.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in event coordination.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team, preferably within a stakeholder-driven environment.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via .

To Apply:

Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.

Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington on a regular basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact:

Eugene Aves – Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 8 September 2025

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.