About the Job
As Senior Communications Advisor you are responsible for creating and managing engaging, purposeful multimedia content and communications for the university’s staff, students and external audiences.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Communications and Media, this is an editorial role that involves developing and implementing strategic communications and media plans that build and protect Swinburne’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading universities.
You will bring your experience and expertise – be it in staff engagement, event management or rich media production – to a dynamic and dedicated communications team.
Your ability to build strong collaborative relationships with professional and academic colleagues will see you contribute to achieving our shared vision for Swinburne as a world-class university creating social and economic impact in science, technology and innovation.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Completion of a tertiary degree with substantial relevant experience in internal communications, PR, media or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in communications strategy and planning.
- Excellent content production and editorial skills and an ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality communications materials.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
- Participate in regular staff and management development programs
- Onsite childcare
- Weekly yoga and Pilates classes
- Discounted annual Myki cards are available to Swinburne staff
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit
Careers at Swinburne.
How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on apply or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further information about this position, contact Acting Deputy Director, Communications and Media, Bekki Davis on
bekkidavis@swin.edu.auIf you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.auShould you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.auAgency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 1 November 2020.
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