Communications Coordinator (Identified Role)
Job No.: 693725
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $100,155 - $108,106 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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Identified role. Open to Indigenous applicants only
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Join our inclusive, collaborative community
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Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic)
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Coordinator.
The Communications Coordinator provides a range of professional and high-quality administrative services to support the effective operation of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise).
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for supporting the portfolio communications program of work in line with the broader portfolio plan and Impact 2030, including delivering communications and content in line with the research and enterprise agenda. Further, you will develop communications plans across a range of channels, including key content (eg stories, video scripts, social media posts) and coordinate delivery across key channels. You will also assist with the promotion of a range of events, campaigns and projects for the portfolio.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires a degree in a relevant field with subsequent relevant experience; or experience in professional communications, or extensive experience and specialist expertise in research, universities or marketing, an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – 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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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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'.
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: Ms Claire Buckis, Senior Communications Advisor, +61 3 9905 4378
Position Description: Communications Coordinator (Identified Role)
Applications Close: Monday 8 June 2026 11:55pm AEST
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