Communications Officer (External) at UNSW Sydney

Creative Boom Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: Level 7

Flexible working options

Additional leave during December

Career development

Course discounts

Superannuation benefits

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Communications Officer to bring UNSW's stories, achievements and impact to life. You’ll develop engaging content, provide strategic communications support and deliver initiatives that strengthen engagement with key audiences and support the university's 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 activities that

Qualifications

• Applicable degrees or experience in communications, PR, marketing or journalism.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, capable of tailoring messages to audiences and channels.
• Experience developing and implementing communication plans, campaigns and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Experience building relationships with media and proactively pitching stories to outlets.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Experience producing high-quality content across digital, social, media and corporate channels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to analyze communication performance and use insights to improve future activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication plans, campaigns and content supporting strategic initiatives.
• Create, coordinate and distribute content across channels (web, social, publications, newsletters, events).
• Provide communications advice to stakeholders and identify engagement opportunities.
• Support media and promotional activities; prepare materials and contribute to campaigns.
• Monitor performance and audience engagement; use data to improve outcomes.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Communications strategy

Public relations

Journalism

Time management

Analytics & insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

UNSW is 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.

This is a full-time, continuing role at Level 7, based in Kensington with a hybrid working arrangement.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What we're looking for

A proactive and collaborative communications professional who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and delivering meaningful outcomes, with:

• 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 and responsibilities, please refer to the position description on the listing.

What's on offer

• Salary: Level 7, A$118,483 – A$128,233, plus 17% superannuation
• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• An additional three days' leave during the December shutdown period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

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. Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.