Communication and Engagement Officer

Job no:517064
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Community Engagement/Marketing, Business Development

• Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and be a part of enhancing the University’s internationalisation strategy and global engagement activities
• Level 5, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
• Base salary range: $76,422 - $84,705 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

Global Engagement

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

Global Engagement leads initiatives focused on achievement of global engagement and the internationalisation strategy. The Global Engagement Office works collaboratively across the University to progress international student recruitment, research, and industry engagement initiatives. It establishes strategic partnerships and maintains strong relationships with key education, research, public and private sector organisations worldwide.

About the opportunity

You will plan and promote UWA’s Global Engagement activities which may include partnership activities, visiting delegations, engaging with international students, and developing new initiatives. You will hold responsibility for communications within the Office and will organise events which will involve both internal and external stakeholders.

About you 

You are engaging and energetic with a passion for international education. You have experience communicating with a range of stakeholders at all levels and a proactive approach to ensuring deadlines are met. Experience working with different cultures is also desirable.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Experience in communications, and event and project planning, management and evaluation
• Previous experience and knowledge of using social media platforms for business promotion
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences including students and external stakeholders
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work flexibly and to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders at varying levels
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, and attention to detail
• A sound understanding of International Higher Education would be advantageous, but not essential

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD - Communication and Engagement Officer 517064.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 8 April 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Donna Utz at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:25 Mar 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:08 Apr 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time