Position Number: 0065861
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 9 months
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UoM 10 - $149,670 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive the national security agenda, collaborate with government and industry, and help shape the University's strategic communications
- Apply now to lead impactful communications in a critical national security role
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Lead, you'll spearhead the University of Melbourne's National Security program communications. You'll develop and execute integrated strategies to support the establishment of a new operating unit within Chancellery Research and Enterprise, working as part of the Strategic Communications team. Your role will be crucial in promoting the University's efforts to partners, key stakeholders and the community, building consensus and support for national security activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute communication strategies: Lead the creation and implementation of annual external and internal communication and stakeholder engagement plans, as part of the University’s integrated research communications and marketing strategy.
- Issues management: Support in responding to media enquiries and issues management in collaboration with the Associate Director, Strategic Communications (Research) and broader Strategic Communications team
- Drive awareness and advocacy: Create opportunities to amplify the University's national security agenda, leveraging key project milestones to increase understanding.
- Provide strategic advice: Provide communications and stakeholder engagement guidance to project teams, working groups, and steering committees.
- Manage stakeholder relations: Engage with diverse stakeholders across the University, government, and industry to ensure effective execution of communications strategies.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced communications professional with postgraduate qualifications, adept at developing and delivering strategic communications for complex projects, with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and crisis communication.
You may also have:
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in leading communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Excellent skills in creating promotional collateral and content for various channels.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis communication and issues management.
- Strong collaborative skills and experience working with high-level stakeholders.
- Experience in developing strategic communications policies and guidelines.
- Staff management experience and drive continuous improvement.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing
This position is within the Communications and Marketing team under the Advancement, Communications and Marketing function of the University, led by the Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing). Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors.
Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s marketing functions and uses marketing insights to inform decision-making across the University.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka ia email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
