Apply now Job no:521465
Work type:Part-time
Location:Geelong - Waurn Ponds
Categories:Administration, Marketing and Communications, Student Services
- Based at our Waurn Ponds or Burwood Campus
- Part time (14.42 hours per week) and fixed term to 31/12/2022
- HEW6 $82,494 + 17% Superannuation
The primary purpose of this Communication Officer role is to work as part of a high performing, fast-paced communications team, producing varied content and contributing to the development and implementation of strategic communication plans for all commencing students. The position is required to produce high quality written and visual content for a diverse range of topics, utilising multiple mediums to attract and engage a huge audience of Deakin students and staff. The position includes delivery of copywriting, designing, developing, editing and content management of promotional brochures and online content including websites, blogs, social media etc.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Written content for student communication across a variety of channels and mediums for a range of stakeholders
- Conduct and write quality student and staff interviews, successfully telling student stories
- Planning, development and management of a communication content plan including content for social media channels
- Report writing and editing as needed ensuring a consistent approach to language, tone and content for key audiences
- Production of content including images, photos, infographics, design and layouts as required
- Delivery of email nurture campaigns for all commencing student cohorts
- Support project teams with communication messaging, plans and implementation, ensuring unified project awareness
- Any other duties as directed, commensurate with the scope and classification of the position.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A tertiary degree with subsequent relevant work experience or a combination of extensive experience in communications, journalism and/or marketing
- Strong and proven skills and experience in copywriting, designing, developing, editing and content management of promotional brochures and online content including websites, blogs, social media
- Experience in graphic design and photo editing
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking multiple activities simultaneously to tight deadlines
- Sound working knowledge of a range of digital channels and platforms
- Demonstrated experience in working autonomously and collaboratively as part of a cross functional team
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Communications Officer - PD .pdf
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role by the 4th of May, 2022
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Cuirwen Whelan, Manager, Digital Communication and Information at [email protected]
Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak:https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Offers of employment from Deakin University are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can view a copy of the University’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure .
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.
Advertised:20 Apr 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:04 May 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time