Events and Communications Coordinator

Job no: 0062483
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 6 months
Department: Advancement, Communication and Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support the planning and execution of impactful events and strategic communications in Australia’s largest health faculty.
• Opportunity to craft engaging content and drive impactful communication strategies within a dynamic team environment.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
The Events and Communications Coordinator plays a pivotal role, supporting the planning and execution of impactful events and strategic communications. Partnering with the Communications Lead, you'll join a dynamic team within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Here, you'll develop, coordinate, and implement a range of activities and events designed to engage key stakeholders. This is your chance to make a real difference!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support end-to-end event delivery including the planning, promoting and evaluating of key outcomes.
• Create engaging content for various channels including staff hub, website and social media.
• Drive strategic communication by developing communication plans, managing budgets and collaborating with stakeholders to maximise event reach and impact.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate excels at managing projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality results that meet stakeholder needs. 

You will also have:

• A degree with some relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise in communications and events, or an equivalent combination of both.
• Experience in content development for a range of channels, including print, digital and social channels.
• Project management experience

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Led by the Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing). Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

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Position Description