Hybrid Communications Officer - Strategic Content

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options (work from …)

Additional 3 days leave during Dec and

Career development opportunities

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation + leave‑s&

Discounts and entitlements (retail, ed

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Communications Officer based in Australia, with hybrid working arrangements in Kensington. The role focuses on developing content, supporting strategic communications and delivering initiatives to strengthen engagement with key audiences and the University's priorities.

You'll manage content across web, social media, newsletters, events and stakeholder communications, while providing strategic advice and measuring performance to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related discipline.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, tailored messages for audiences & channels.
• Experience developing communication plans, campaigns & stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience building relationships with media and pitching stories to outlets.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Experience producing content across digital, social, media & corporate channels.
• Excellent organisational & time-management skills.
• Ability to analyse performance & use insights to improve activity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign development

Media relations

Content creation

Analytical insights

Education

Relevant qualifications in communications/PR/marketing/journalism

Tools

Content management systems

Media outreach tools

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Communications Officer based in Australia, with hybrid working arrangements in Kensington. The role focuses on developing content, supporting strategic communications and delivering initiatives to strengthen engagement with key audiences and the University's priorities.

You'll manage content across web, social media, newsletters, events and stakeholder communications, while providing strategic advice and measuring performance to improve outcomes.