Communications and Content Coordinator
Job No.: 674443
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: Until 31 December 2025
Remuneration: $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University’s Faculty of Engineering is one of Australia’s leading engineering faculties, internationally recognized for the quality of our teaching, research, and the excellence of our graduates. We offer an extensive range of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and higher degree research programs across diverse engineering disciplines. Our research activities span from fundamental studies to application-focused investigations, supporting an environment of dynamic learning and fostering educational innovation.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Communications and Content Coordinator to join our team at the Monash Innovation Labs. This pivotal role will contribute to delivering industry-focused communications and engaging content that supports a wide variety of initiatives. The role will collaborate with the Faculty, central Marketing and Communications teams, and other areas of the University to develop and execute a cohesive communications strategy aimed at engaging stakeholders in the Monash Innovation Labs program.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Deliver industry focused communications - including content development, social media strategy and plans with an emphasis on the Monash Innovation Labs
- Foster effective relationships and work collaboratively with university staff and industry partners to generate and/or identify communication activities, storylines and newsworthy angles for inclusion in communication channels
- Research and write content for a range of communication channels including eDM, media releases, videos, social media, brochures and reports
- Lead the development of collateral to maximise understanding and impact of industry focused activities
- Working closely with and through the University central media team, pursue story opportunities with external channels
- Report against agreed communication KPI’s, creating reports as required and where applicable offering insights for continuous improvement
- Support the planning and delivery of a range of industry focused events
- Together with relevant staff review event/activity outcomes against KPI’s, feeding back to stakeholders on event success and presenting recommendations for future events
- Provide editorial advice, including editing and proofreading documentation prepared by others.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Communications and Content Coordinator role at Monash University will have a degree in communications, public relations, media studies, or a related field, along with significant relevant experience. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a broad range of stakeholders, including senior staff. They will also have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to create and produce content across various communication channels. Experience in developing and implementing communication activities, generating editorial content, and securing media coverage is essential.
The appointee should have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement. They will also be experienced in event coordination, including managing invitations and liaising with external venues. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and desktop publishing software. Additional project management skills and the ability to streamline processes for increased efficiency will be crucial. Basic graphic design capabilities for creating visual collateral, such as PowerPoint presentations, will also be beneficial. The successful candidate will be dynamic, proactive, and eager to contribute to the success of the Monash Innovation Labs communication initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Monash University is a dynamic and research-intensive institution with a strong global reputation. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative academic environment and contribute to our mission of producing world-class graduates equipped with cutting-edge skills.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
Learn more about Monash.
Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application should include a cover letter, resume, and responses to Key Selection Criteria points 3, 4, and 10.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Katharine Smith, Manager, Monash Innovation Labs and Makerspace Network, +61 407 285 883 or katharine.smith@monash.edu
Position Description: Communications and Content Coordinator
Applications Close: Monday 24 February 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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