Communications Officer (External)

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

3 days December leave during shutdown

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% superannuation and salary

Retail and fitness discounts

Job summary

University of New South Wales seeks a Communications Officer to craft engaging content and provide strategic support across channels. You will help deliver initiatives that strengthen engagement with key audiences and support the University's priorities.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will develop content, build stakeholder relationships, and drive activities that enhance awareness, engagement and reputation. The role requires collaborative, proactive communication expertise.

Qualifications

• Qualified in communications, PR, marketing or journalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; tailor messages for audiences.
• Experience delivering communication plans and campaigns.
• Experience liaising with media and pitching stories.
• Ability to analyse performance data to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication plans and campaigns.
• Create content for web, social, publications, newsletters and events.
• Provide communications advice and support to stakeholders.
• Support media and promotional activities and campaigns.
• Monitor performance using data and insights to improve engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Media relations

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related

PR/Journalism qualification

Job description

University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW

18h ago , from University of New South Wales

Job no: 543981
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Marketing / Communications

• Employment Type: Full Time, Continuing
• Location: Kensington (Hybrid working arrangement)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place

Whyyour role matters: We're seeking a Communications Officer to help bring UNSW's stories, achievements and impact to life. In this role, you'll develop engaging content, provide strategic communications support and deliver initiatives that strengthen engagement with key audiences and support the University's strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you'll use your expertise in communications, public relations or journalism to create compelling content, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive communications activities that enhance awareness, engagement and reputation outcomes.

Your day-to-day focus will be:

• Developing and delivering communication plans, campaigns and content that support strategic initiatives and organisational priorities.
• Creating, coordinating and distributing content across a range of channels including web, social media, publications, newsletters, events and stakeholder communications.
• Providing communications advice and support to stakeholders, helping identify opportunities to maximise engagement and impact.
• Supporting media and promotional activities, preparing communication materials and contributing to campaigns that enhance UNSW's reputation and profile.
• Monitoring communication performance and audience engagement, using data and insights to continuously improve outcomes.

Who you are: A proactive and collaborative communications professional who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and delivering meaningful outcomes.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related discipline.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
• Experience developing and implementing communication plans, campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Experience building relationships with media, liaising with journalists, and proactively identifying and pitching stories to news outlets.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience producing high-quality content across digital, social, media and corporate communication channels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse communication performance and use insights to enhance future activities.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description (found on job listing on JOBS@UNSW).

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December shutdown period.
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading paymentsand salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Pre-Employment Checks: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time