Communications Advisor – Enterprise Communications & Engagement

• Communications role within Communications and Media at Swinburne University
• Full time, 12-month fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW Level 6 + 17% superannuation with flexible working options

About the Role 
Join the dynamic Communications and Media team at Swinburne University as a Communication Advisor, where you will play a key role in supporting the University's goals by producing compelling and accurate communications for both internal and external audiences.

Working closely with team members, communications professionals and stakeholders across Swinburne’s dynamic service and business areas, you will utilise Swinburne’s enterprise communications platforms (Campaign Monitor, Terminalfour, Confluence/Atlassian, Adobe Experience Manager and Viva Engage), and have the opportunity to conceputalise, plan, create, edit and publish engaging and rich media content across multiple channels.

If you are ready to make an impact and showcase your creativity, apply now to be a part of our innovative team!

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Excellent content production and editing skills combined with an ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality communications materials.
• Previous experience in a communications, marketing, journalism or social media role.
• Demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing communications plans, their content strategy, through to execution.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of email communications services and using data to improve the process and performance of communications activities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging organisational challenges/opportunities and their communications needs.

• A degree in marketing/media and communications or related fields with relevant experience in corporate/internal communications, PR, media; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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For further information about this role, please contact Savannah Zhang (Enterprise Communications & Engagement Manager) - [email protected] .

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] . 

Applications Close: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 at 5pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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