Marketing Communications Assistant

• Fantastic casual opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Assistant starting ASAP at the University of Sydney, Camperdown Campus

• Casual, Full time 3 Month contract

• HEO 5 Step 1 $57.08 per hour excluding superannuation

About the opportunity

The Marketing and Communications Assistant provides support for University-wide marketing and communications activities to enhance the University’s profile and brand position. This position would suit a candidate who has previous experience in website content management and copywriting experience and the willingness to learn.

Working in the Marketing and Communications, Strategic Projects team, this position works closely with the Student and Faculty marketing teams to deliver marketing content and campaigns. Day to day, this will involve making content updates to the website, copywriting and meeting stakeholders.

If you have a passion for higher education and you’re looking to take the next step in your Marketing journey, this role may be for you!

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assist in implementing marketing and communications initiatives in support of University objectives

• assist with creating communications using different channels including web, search and social media

• to assist with updating and optimising marketing and communications content on relevant websites

• provide administrative and project support for marketing and communications activities and campaigns.

• create marketing assets and provide event support as required.

• work collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to ensure that strategic goals are achieved.

• develop effective and supportive relationships with staff at all levels across the University and maintain a customer focused approach in the delivery of services.

You will have:

• experience editing copy written by others to ensure a publication, print or online, is of a standard that meets editorial requirements and objectives

• knowledge and experience in website content management

• high level of communication skills, both written and verbal

• excellent organisational skills and time management skills

• ability to work in a multi-stakeholder team environment and managing competing priorities

• able to work independently

• high levels of creativity, initiative and adaptability

Desirable criteria

• bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience (desirable but not essential)

• copywriting experience

• demonstrated experience to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

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 position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon completing all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Michael Abelardo by email to [email protected]   

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Applications Close

Wednesday 24 April 2024 11:59 PM