Library Communications & Student Engagement Lead

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a communications leader to drive an inclusive branding and engagement strategy for the Library, focusing on student engagement and stakeholder relationships. You will craft messaging that highlights the Library’s priorities, achievements, value and impact across multiple channels, working with Library colleagues and University experts.

You will lead data-driven engagement with equity students, gather feedback, and address data gaps while guiding communications

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience producing engaging, audience-focused content across channels.
• Proficiency in using content management systems to publish and maintain digital content.
• Experience in higher education sector and understanding of its stakeholders.
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to tailor messaging for different stakeholder groups.
• Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Customer-focused approach delivering high-quality service outcomes.
• Negotiation and influencing skills to build relationships.
• Proven project management skills coordinating priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Library’s inclusive brand and engagement strategy.
• Develop communications that emphasize student engagement, priorities, achievements, value and impact.
• Lead a program to improve understanding and engagement of equity students and address data gaps.
• Collaborate across the Library and University experts to communicate priorities and impact.
• Provide leadership in using AI and information literacy responsibly.

Skills

Content creation

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

CMS proficiency

Project management

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a communications leader to drive an inclusive branding and engagement strategy for the Library, focusing on student engagement and stakeholder relationships. You will craft messaging that highlights the Library’s priorities, achievements, value and impact across multiple channels, working with Library colleagues and University experts.

You will lead data-driven engagement with equity students, gather feedback, and address data gaps while guiding communications