Role type: Full time; Fixed Term until 1 February 2026
Department: Vice-Chancellors Office
Salary: UOM 5 - $85,238 - $97,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Craft compelling multi-channel content, enhance stakeholder engagement and drive strategic communications initiatives
• Apply now to play a crucial role in shaping the narrative of a world-class university, connecting diverse audiences to groundbreaking research and educational excellence
• 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 a Communications Officer at a prestigious university, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategic communications that support academic priorities and drive engagement. You'll have the opportunity to create compelling content across multiple channels, support key stakeholder relationships, and contribute to university-wide initiatives. Your role will directly impact the institution's ability to communicate its vision and achievements to diverse audiences, making this a key position for those passionate about strategic communications in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop Multi-Channel Content: Create high-quality materials for various platforms, including staff hub, websites, social media, and traditional media.
• Support Strategic Communications: Contribute to the execution of integrated communications plans across multiple disciplines.
• Enhance Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote university programs and activities.
• Drive Employee Engagement: Support internal communications initiatives to keep staff informed and engaged.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a versatile communications professional with excellent writing skills, experience in multi-channel content creation, and a passion for engaging diverse audiences in a complex organisational environment.

You may also:

• Have a degree with relevant experience in communications or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Show experience in content development for print, digital, and social channels.
• Possess project management experience and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.

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

For more information check out our benefits page!

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 - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

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 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

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 [email protected].

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 Position Description.

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

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: ​15 August 202511:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-002049 Communications Officer (MDHS) PD (1).pdf