The Opportunity
The Engagement and Communications Officer provides expert, proactive, and
collaborative project support across a portfolio of the schools across the
Faculty of Engineering, and occasionally assists with specific projects in the
faculty head office. This role reports to the Senior Manager, External
Engagement for Engineering with a dotted line to the School Manager(s) of the
School in which the project work is being completed and has no direct reports.
* Salary, Level 6: $103,866 - $110,801 per annum + 17% superannuation
* Full time
* Fixed-Term to December 2026 (potential for extension)
* Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (on campus attendance required 4 days a week)
Skills and Experience
* Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
* Demonstrated experience in writing copy and content creation for online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram as well as website copy in a professional setting.
* Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
* Proven ability to develop and implement engagement initiatives that increase participation, strengthen relationships and support organisational objectives.
* Demonstrated success in event coordination.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and communicate with influence.
* Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team, preferably within a stakeholder-driven environment.
* Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across academic, professional and external communities.
* Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
* Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
* Career development opportunities
* 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
* Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
* Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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