Senior Manager, Inclusive Engagement

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

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Communications Lead to drive the Library's inclusive brand and engagement strategy. You will deliver culturally safe, research-driven communications that strengthen student connection and stakeholder engagement.

In partnership with the Library and university experts, you will review and develop the communications plan, prioritising student engagement and showcasing the Library's value.

Qualifications

• Experience producing engaging content across channels.
• Proficiency with content management systems for digital content.
• Experience in higher education with varied stakeholders.
• Strong writing and editing for diverse audiences.
• Ability to tailor messaging for different groups.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Customer-focused, responsive service delivery.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proven project management across competing priorities.
• Collaborative work across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Library's inclusive brand and engagement strategy.
• Develop and implement a research-driven communications plan for student engagement.
• Coordinate across Library and university experts to align priorities and communications.
• Gather feedback, identify data sources, and address data gaps.

Skills

Content creation

Content development

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Content management systems

Analytical thinking

Customer-focused service

Negotiation and influencing

Collaboration

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Job Details

Full time, 1-year fixed term opportunity.

Lead the Library's inclusive brand and engagement strategy, delivering culturally safe, research-driven communications that enhance student connection and stakeholder engagement.

Base Salary $152K + 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity

Working in partnership across the Library and with other University experts, review and develop the Library's communication strategy, placing specific emphasis on student engagement, and setting a planned, purposeful consistent approach to communicate the Library's priorities, achievements, value and impact, positioning the Library as a:

• Knowledge partner and cultural institution
• Place of cultural safety, inclusion, wellbeing and belonging, as well as a place to study
• Focal point for helping students navigate University support
• Digital expert and voice in the responsible use of AI and information literacy.

Lead a program of work to improve the Library's understanding of, and engagement with equity students. This includes gathering feedback, identifying relevant data sources and addressing gaps in the Library's data.

About you

• demonstrated experience producing engaging, impactful, and audience-focused content across various channels.
• proficiency in using content management systems to create, publish, and maintain digital content.
• experience working within the higher education sector, with an understanding of its unique environment and stakeholders.
• strong writing and editing skills, with experience developing content for diverse and specialised audiences.
• ability to tailor messaging and communication approaches to meet the needs of different stakeholder groups.
• strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities, supporting effective decision-making
• customer-focused approach, delivering responsive and high-quality service outcomes
• well-developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships
• demonstrated project management skills, including coordinating multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Application deadline

Applications Close Monday 16 November 2026 11:59 PM

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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