Strategic Communications Officer: Content, Campaigns & Media

Innocean Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

3 days leave during December shutdown

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% superannuation

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Communications Officer (External) to help tell the university’s stories and enhance public awareness. Based in Kensington with hybrid working options, you will craft content, support PR initiatives and manage stakeholder communications across channels.

You will collaborate with the Communications Manager and contribute to campaigns that strengthen UNSW's reputation, using data insights to improve outcomes and engagement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Journalism

Written communication

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Communications Officer (External) to help tell the university’s stories and enhance public awareness. Based in Kensington with hybrid working options, you will craft content, support PR initiatives and manage stakeholder communications across channels.

You will collaborate with the Communications Manager and contribute to campaigns that strengthen UNSW's reputation, using data insights to improve outcomes and engagement.