Engagement And Communications Officer – Unsw Faculty Of Engineering

UNSW Employees, Location, Alumni; Randwick; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking an Engagement and Communications Officer to provide proactive project support across the Faculty of Engineering, reporting to the Senior Manager, External Engagement. The role involves content creation for social platforms and websites, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Based in Kensington, Sydney, this 2-year full-time position offers Level 6 salary with 17% superannuation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills to drive engagement

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in writing copy and content creation for online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram as well as website copy in a professional setting.
• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and implement engagement initiatives that increase participation, strengthen relationships and support organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated success in event coordination.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and communicate with influence.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team, preferably within a stakeholder-driven environment.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across academic, professional and external communities.
• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, proactive, and collaborative project support across a portfolio of schools within the Faculty of Engineering.
• Support specific projects in the Faculty head office and report to the Senior Manager, External Engagement for Engineering.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Develop and implement engagement initiatives to increase participation and build relationships.
• Coordinate events and activities to support organisational objectives.
• Draft copy for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and website content with attention to tone and branding.
• Utilise MS Office to prepare communications, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with pre-employment screening-related tasks if required by the recruitment process.

Skills

Copywriting

Content creation

Social media

Website copy

Time management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

The Engagement and Communications Officer provide expert, proactive, and collaborative project support across a portfolio of the schools across the Faculty of Engineering, as well as specific projects in the faculty head office. This role reports to the Senior Manager, External Engagement for Engineering with a dotted line to the School Manager(s) of the School in which the project work is being completed and has no direct reports.

• 2-year contract


• Full Time (35 hours)


• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia


• Salary, Level 6: $108,021 - $115,233 per annum + 17% superannuation

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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. 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.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education, cementing its status as the University’s premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact, aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information, visit the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.


• Demonstrated experience in writing copy and content creation for online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram as well as website copy in a professional setting.


• Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.


• Proven ability to develop and implement engagement initiatives that increase participation, strengthen relationships and support organisational objectives.


• Demonstrated success in event coordination.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.


• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and communicate with influence.


• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team, preferably within a stakeholder-driven environment.


• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across academic, professional and external communities.


• Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 17th November 2026

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.