Communications Coordinator

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2024

• Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

As the Communications Coordinator, you will be supporting the Senior Communications Business Partner, Education to deliver best practice communications to students, teaching staff and the Education Portfolio.

You will be responsible for supporting the communication of relevant and timely information to students and staff through the creation of engaging written and visual content delivered through digital channels that enhance the student and staff experience at RMIT.

To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:

• A Communications / PR undergraduate degree or equivalent.

• Experience creating content for social media and other digital channels including photography, video production, designing with Canva.

• Experience with building and sending EDMs and web publishing would be advantageous.

• Strong professional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to write for different audiences and channels.

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

About the Portfolio

The University Communications team is part of the International and Engagement Portfolio, which is responsible for RMIT’s international strategy and agenda, including international development and partnerships and oversight of our international operations including RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Europe. It also incorporates the University’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships. 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Wendy Young via email [email protected]

Position Description: Communications Coordinator

Please note that due to the holiday period, there may be a delay in the recruitment process for this role. We appreciate your interest and assure you that we will review all applications thoroughly. However, please be advised that we will not be able to provide updates or progress further with the recruitment until mid-January. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Applications Close:
7 Jan 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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