Role type: Full-time; Fixed term until December 2026

Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UOM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super.

• Coordinate impactful student communications / collaborate with diverse stakeholders / enhance student event experiences

• Seize the opportunity to drive impactful student events and enhance communication strategies at the University of Melbourne-apply now!

• 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 Senior Communications Officer, you will play a vital role in crafting and executing strategic communication plans for key student events at the University of Melbourne. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams, engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, and contribute to enhancing the student experience by ensuring they are well-informed and prepared for major university events.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and Implement Communications Plans: Develop and execute an annual student communications plan for key events in the Student Administration lifecycle, ensuring it is targeted, informative, and effective.

• Coordinate Event Communications: Oversee the planning and onsite delivery of student events, ensuring seamless communication with staff, vendors, and guests.

• Enhance Digital Presence: Maintain and improve student-facing website content, FAQs, and intranet pages related to student events.

• Collaborate Across Departments: Work with various teams to ensure accurate data management and effective communication strategies are in place for student events.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced communications professional with a passion for engaging diverse audiences, adept at crafting strategic communication plans, and thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation are key.

You may also have:

• Have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with significant experience

• Possess strong interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders

• Have a proven track record in drafting and publishing content across various channels

• Demonstrate high-level organisational and time management skills

• Are a strong team player with the ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions

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:

• 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

• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

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 Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 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

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.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley 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.JR-005306 Senior Communications Officer Position Description

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Applications close: Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 12.01AM AEDT / Melbourne time.