Marketing and Communications Support Officer - Dubbo

• Full time fixed term until December 2024 at Rural Clinical School – Dubbo

• Exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Support Officer based at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo with support to Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health

• Located in Dubbo with some travel to Broken Hill and other rural regions, NSW

• Base Salary $95,860 - $103,341 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Rural Health (SRH) has been delivering long term rural placements for The University of Sydney year 3 and 4 medical students in Orange and Dubbo for over 20 years. In 2022, The University of Sydney commenced delivery of its four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program in two streams; a Metropolitan stream based on the University’s Camperdown campus in Sydney, and a Dubbo stream based at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo.

The Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) has provided teaching and support environments for medical, nursing, and allied health students requiring clinical placement since 1996.

The SRH and UDRH have a position available for a suitably qualified Marketing and Communications Support Officer, to support and build marketing and communications capacity for Broken Hill UDRH as well as support the work of the Marketing and Communications team at the School of Rural Health. The role will report to the Marketing and Communications Officer based in Dubbo.

This position is located at Dubbo. Travel between Dubbo, Orange, and other rural sites, including Broken Hill is a requirement of this position.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest faculty in the University and contains seven academic schools https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/

Sydney Medical School is one of these and includes both metropolitan and rural Clinical Schools

https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/schools/sydney-medical-school.html ,

including the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange).

Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional centre that offers the benefits of space and a relatively laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home to the people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120, 000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to a number of regional and metropolitan centres. For more information on Dubbo and surrounds, see https://dubbo.com.au/ .

The University of Sydney supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation at every level of study, work, and research. It is a core part of our purpose as a university.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop marketing plans and initiatives consistent with the marketing strategies of the University and Faculty

• produce relevant print and digital marketing and promotional materials for internal and external communications

• prepare media releases and advertising material to support the respective School and Department

• provide assistance to maintain the School of Rural Health and Broken Hill UDRH websites

• prepare budgets as appropriate

• provide a leadership role in relation to University, Department and School branding

• provide reports on communication, marketing and advertising activities.

About you

• have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience in marketing, communications or journalism

• demonstrated experience in developing and implementing marketing, promotion and advertising campaigns

• demonstrated knowledge and experience with web authoring, web design, programming, information architecture and graphic design software and technologies

• demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with internal staff and with external agencies to support the development and implementation of marketing activities

• have excellent project management skills and the ability to work to deadlines across a number of projects simultaneously

• well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability liaise with staff at all levels and across multiple institutions

• compliance with the Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021

• have a current driver’s license.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO Statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Candidates who are selected for interview will be required to submit a marketing portfolio.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tuana Sanders, Administration Manager at the School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) via [email protected] , or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected] .

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