Communications Coordinator

University of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Australia is seeking a passionate Digital Communications Professional to join its Communications and Marketing Unit. This full-time role involves leading content creation and strategy to enhance online presence, focusing on recruitment efforts. A supportive and inclusive work environment offers excellent benefits, including generous superannuation and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to great personal development opportunities

Generous superannuation contributions of 17%

Work life flexibility including working from home

Salary packaging options

Variety of leave arrangements

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in digital communications and marketing.
• Expertise in writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and overseeing production activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, creation, and distribution of engaging content.
• Enhance the University’s online presence with a focus on recruitment.
• Coordinate production activities for UniSA Online’s products and services.

Skills

Expert writing

Strong stakeholder engagement

Project management

Creative mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing, journalism, PR or similar

Job description

• Based in the Communications and Marketing Unit at the City West Campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 25
• Starting Salary: $100,080 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
• Join a top team to create and deliver impactful marketing content

About You

You are an enthusiastic digital communications professional with a creative mindset and a passion for producing high-quality content. Organised and detail-oriented, you work strategically and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. You take initiative, focus on continuous improvement, and confidently provide high-level advice and support.

About the Role

You will lead the sourcing, creation, and distribution of engaging content to enhance the University’s online presence. With a focus on recruitment and conversion strategies, you will research, write, and edit a variety of marketing content. You will also coordinate production activities to support the promotion of UniSA Online’s products and services.

The Path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To Be Successful You Will Need

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, journalism, PR or similar, with senior-level experience
• Expert writing, editing, and storytelling skills tailored to diverse audiences and channels
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory experience
• Proven project management skills, including overseeing print and video production
• Collaborative team player with experience managing multiple priorities and suppliers

Why Join Us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Work life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreements
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• A variety of leave arrangements

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on [phone] or via email at [e-mail] using job reference number 7259. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 3 July 2025.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Education, Training & Professional Development

As Australia's leading university for interdisciplinary research*, the University of South Australia is inspired by these challenges and committed to developing forward thinking, user-led solutions that have real impacts. The researchers are globally connected and engaged, working closely with Governments, industries and communities to deliver responsive, clever and enterprising outcomes. With the high quality research, the ground breaking contributions are transforming lives every day. The university's flagship institutes are delivering fundamental advances in knowledge to address the needs of our changing world.

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As Australia's leading university for interdisciplinary research*, the University of South Australia is inspired by these challenges and committed to developing forward thinking, user-led solutions that have real impacts. The researchers are globally connected and engaged, working closely with Governments, industries and communities to deliver responsive, clever and enterprising outcomes. With the high quality research, the ground breaking contributions are transforming lives every day. The university's flagship institutes are delivering fundamental advances in knowledge to address the needs of our changing world.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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