Role type: Full Time; Fixed-term 12 Months Department / School: Chancellery – Strategy & Culture Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time) Shape impactful science storytelling across a leading university / collaborate with expert academics and professional colleagues / grow broad multichannel communications experience Apply now to shape how the Faculty of Science tells its story and connects with key audiences. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity In this role, you will craft engaging science stories and campaigns that advance the Faculty’s strategic priorities. You will partner with academics and professional colleagues to deliver integrated communications across internal, digital and media channels. What you will deliver: Plan and deliver multichannel communications that support Faculty of Science priorities and University-wide initiatives. Produce clear, engaging content for newsletters, websites, social media, events, media releases and key messages. Support media relations, stakeholder engagement, internal communications, issues management and corporate events to strengthen reputation and engagement. Collaborate with academics and professional staff to design promotional strategies that drive participation in programs and activities. Contribute to integrated communications planning, tracking activities and sharing insights to continuously improve tactics and outcomes. You may be a great fit if you: Hold a degree in communications or similar or bring equivalent experience and specialist communications expertise. Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, producing tailored content for print, digital, social and internal channels. Bring proven experience delivering communications projects, managing deadlines and balancing competing priorities in fast-paced environments. Offer experience in stakeholder engagement and reputation management, including working confidently with senior academic and professional staff. Exercise sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, issues management and escalation decisions. Thrive in collaborative teams, proactively identifying communication opportunities and contributing ideas to improve strategies and outcomes. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – Advancement (University Communications & Marketing) University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au. Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Holly Watkins For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future. Applications close: 15 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-011820 Communications Coordinator PD .docx JR-011820 Communications Coordinator PD .pdf