Engagement and Communications Officer
- Job no: HRC0002235
- Category: Professional, HEW 7
- Full time continuing opportunity based at our Callaghan Campus
- Higher Education Worker Level 7 + 17% superannuation
- Develop successful communication strategies to promote stakeholder awareness and engagement
Be challenged and imagine with us
As the Engagement & Communications Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing communications and engagement strategies for the Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) unit.
You will aim to enhance the understanding and awareness of IFS and its associated activities, as well as foster positive attitudes among all relevant stakeholders. By ensuring clear and consistent messaging, you will establish a strong reputation for IFS, and promote a greater sense of engagement and involvement with stakeholders.
In this role you will:
- Coordinate IFS internal and external communications.
- Provide specialist advice on communication needs across a range of projects, initiatives, programs, and events.
- Contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and review of communications and stakeholder management plans.
This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
How will you inspire us?
You will have:
- Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating, and implementing successful communication strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to build trust with senior executives and staff at all levels.
- Ability to mange multiple projects and work to competing deadlines.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $91,259 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) is responsible for the planning, development and operation of the University’s physical infrastructure, estate, and campus services to support the strategic objectives of the University and meet the needs of students, staff, and the University community.
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University’s please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University’s website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- A degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or similar with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Specialist communications skills demonstrated in the development, coordinating, implementation and evaluation of communication strategies and initiatives.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to work in a high-volume environment and manage multiple projects and prioritise workflows with limited supervision.
- A strong track record of writing effective, engaging and creative content for a range of channels as well as experience editing and proofreading copy.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Joanne Humphris, Property Strategy Manager on (02) 4985 4923 or via email at joanne.humphris@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Monday, 5 June 2023 at 11.59pm AEST
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