Marketing and Communications Officer (HEO 6)

• Based in the Communications and Marketing Unit at Magill campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until February 2023
• Commencement Salary: $82,077 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

As the Marketing and Communications Officer, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of a range of UniSA College marketing, communications, and outreach activities that support key objectives. In addition, you will coordinate a diverse range of events, publications and campaigns that inform potential secondary school, pathway, TAFE and mature age students about UniSA College’s academic programs and capabilities.

As a highly advanced communicator and proactive individual, you will work collaboratively with the UniSA Campaigns team, to coordinate the development, distribution and maintenance of relevant promotional information for prospective students and academic programs in print and digital forms, including supporting UniSA College involvement in relevant University wide advertising and other promotional campaigns.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous, and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

About Communications and Marketing (CMK) & UniSA College

CMK’s role is to raise the profile of UniSA and enhance understanding and recognition of its strengths and diversities; internally, externally and internationally among key target groups including staff, students, graduates, prospective students, government, media, business, professions, other educational bodies and the wider community. The Unit plays a critical role in contributing to the growth of the institution’s brand and profile, as well as delivery of the University strategic action plan.

UniSA College (The College) is part of the UniSA Education Futures Academic Unit. It is responsible for the University’s pre-degree and pathway programs for Australian students and conducts a range of awareness raising activities aimed at students who, for a variety of factors, have not previously pursued university studies. The College implements the University’s Participation Strategy, aimed at increasing the number of students from a low socio-economic background enrolled in the University.

Core Responsibilities

• Under broad direction, develop an annual bill of work for UniSA College marketing, communications, and outreach activities that align to the University’s Communications and Marketing Framework, and CMK student recruitment plan
• Develop future student materials such as study guides, recruitment brochures and presentations, ensure website information is current and up to date
• Review, develop and deliver recruitment activities such as secondary school visits,
• Coordinate UniSA College’s participation in secondary school career evenings, outreach visits and education related expos and Open Days, produce specific materials and presentations for these events

• Undergraduate qualifications in marketing, public relations, communications or related fields, or equivalent combination of demonstrated knowledge and skills
• Event management experience along with preparation and production of high quality promotional and information-based materials
• Proven experience in producing marketing or public relations plans targeted at specific audiences, with a particular reference to the youth market
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects within tight timelines

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 3785.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 24 January 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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