• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne Burwood Campus
• Full-time and fixed term from October 2025 to January 2027
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

About the role:

The Coordinator, Communications, develops and implements proactive and strategic communications projects, to increase Deakin's profile, promote thought leadership, share university news and drive staff engagement.

As a Coordinator, you will:

• Work tactically and hands on to plan, write and edit content to support the successful delivery of communications projects, in partnership with a wide range of internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support the administrative functions of the broader communications team, including the uploading and distribution of content and facilitation of the Vice-Chancellor’s staff communications and messaging.
• Contribute to the development of a connected and sustainable suite of key corporate, strategic documents, publications, and plans.
• Plan, write and edit content to support the successful delivery of strategic communications projects, in partnership with a wide range of internal teams and external stakeholders. 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in the communication field; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A proven ability to thrive in a high-level, detail-focused, fast-paced communications environment.
• Experience with communication tools and applications for the purpose of monitoring and communicating the Deakin story.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, and navigating short, competing, and changing deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and beyond the team environment, demonstrating emotional intelligence and capacity to build networks, consult and seek advice, with a positive, solutions-focused attitude. 

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Berger, Lead, Communications, University Communications at lisa.berger@deakin.edu.au  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Coordinator, Communications (Strategic comms).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 10^th August 2025 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.