About the Role

The Communications Advisor plays a key role in delivering communications support across internal channels and staff events. This position is a key member of the Employee Communications team and responsible for producing high-quality internal newsletters and communications that reach all university staff and contribute to a connected and informed workplace.

Working closely with colleagues in the Employee Communications team, as well as other communications professionals and stakeholders across the university, the Communications Advisor will produce weekly and ad-hoc staff email newsletters, draft and publish written and visual content for the intranet, Viva Engage and other relevant channels.

The role also supports the planning and delivery of employee events, contributes to regular reporting on communications activity, and assists with the planning and implementation of key communications initiatives for internal stakeholders.

Success relies on being proactive in identifying communication opportunities and building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to educate, influence, and ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in communications strategy and planning.
• Excellent content production and editorial skills combined with an ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality communications materials.
• Experience with digital communications channels, multimedia and enterprise social platforms (e.g Viva Engage, Workvivo, Workplace).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to their communication needs.
• Building and managing relationships with a goal to influence and educate stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use metrics to inform development and evaluation of communications strategies.
• Experience with issues and crisis management.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]

Applications Close on Wednesday 29th Oct.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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