• Fixed term 12 months opportunity for a proactive Engagement Manager
• Opportunity to manage internal communications and stakeholder engagement activities supporting the strategic objectives of the Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH)
• Base Salary $140,913 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Engagement Manager will develop, deliver, and manage a comprehensive engagement program that supports the strategic objectives of the Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) across the greater health precincts. This role leads and manages the Internal Communication and Engagement team, which delivers internal communications, events and information management services for the Faculty of Medicine and Health

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage internal communications and engagement activities in a complex organisation and structure
  
• support senior leadership roles with communications strategies, crisis management and other planned and reactive internal communications support
  
• provides effective management of information management platforms to facilitate a sophisticated approach to information sharing across the faculty, including change and adoption programs
  
• develop, implement and measure initiatives that engage key audiences using innovative methods and actively increase the level of engagement with faculty objectives
  
• provide leadership and expert guidance to the Internal Communications and Engagement team throughout the design and development of engagement and communications plans
  
• provide effective management and coordination of staff and resources
  

About you

proven experience managing internal communications in a complex organisation and developing and evolving audience-driven communications strategies

• superior written communication skills
• experience designing and delivering events programs
  
• demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholder groups and an understanding of the intersection between faculties and Local Health Districts (LHDs)
  
• demonstrated experience delivering large scale information management programs in a complex organisation, with SharePoint management experience highly desirable
  
• goal oriented and self-motivated with an ability to demonstrate accountability, initiative, energy, creativity, and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment
  
• high level of communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to build strong collaborative relationships
  
• extensive project management experience with the capacity to manage the competing priorities of a team, maintain attention to detail and to meet deadlines
  
• experience leading, motivating and mentoring a team of professionals to achieve high standards of client service delivery and teamwork
  

sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a fixed term position, you will be required to have full working rights for the duration of the contract

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include, diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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