- Based at our Warrnambool Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time 0.8FTE and fixed term for 12months
- HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation
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About the role
Hycel is a regional hub of hydrogen expertise, paving the way for Australia’s clean energy future. With a focus on hydrogen usage, Hycel’s technological innovations, programs and pathways aim to deliver clean, affordable energy solutions that support Australian and Victorian emissions reduction targets and develop Australia’s hydrogen industry.
As a Communication and Engagement Specialist, you will:
- Actively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, analyse problems and weigh up a range of options to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions. Implement solutions, evaluate effectiveness and adjust actions as required.
- Continually evaluate progress and re-prioritises work based on changing needs and strive for excellence and effectively overcome barriers to achieve outcomes. Monitor progress and risks, adapt personal and team priorities and plans as required.
- Encourage and coach others to question traditional assumptions, review practices and policies and draw on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things and ways of being inclusive.
- Actively promote and drive inclusive change using broad influencing skills to gain support and overcome barriers to generate enthusiasm about change.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience in communication, engagement and/or partnerships/projects
- A range of communication-related experience and networks to develop and implement effective communication strategies and programs
- Experience in creating and delivering content that is accessible to a general audience in a corporate communication environment
- Experience managing stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
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 Adam Fletcher, Program Manager, Hycel Technology Hub on Adam.Fletcher@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Hycel Communication Engagement Specialist PD.pdf
Applications for this position close on Monday 13th October 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.
