Casual Senior Communications Officer

Parramatta Campus
Casual appointment for 6 months - 21 hours per week

About Western
Western Sydney University is a top-ranking, modern, forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. Our core values of Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on student-centered excellence. With 3,000 dedicated staff members, you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact. Discover exciting opportunities with us!

About Us
The Institute of Culture & Society (ICS) located on the Parramatta campus of Western Sydney University, conducts interdisciplinary and collaborative research that addresses the cultural challenges and contradictions of an increasingly globalised, heterogeneous and technologically mediated world. The Institute is committed to forging partnerships for cultural research and development with a broad range of organisations and communities in Western Sydney, as well as nationally and internationally.

The Young and Resilient Research Centre (Y&R), embedded within ICS, embraces an integrated mode of research and development, education, training and enterprise to research and develop technology-based products, services and policies that strengthen the resilience of young people and their communities, enabling them to live well and participate fully in social and economic life.

About the role
The Senior Communications Officer is a critical role within a fast-moving, high performing and collaborative team. The role is responsible for supporting and, in some instances, leading internal and external communications across the Young & Resilient Research Centre to ensure effective promotion of our research and expertise. The role works under the umbrella of the Centre’s Impact and Knowledge Translation Portfolio, and will operate under the guidance of the Centre’s Research Officer – Impact.

The role is not limited to but includes:

• Implementing comprehensive external communication strategies aligned with the Centre’s goals and objectives;
• Developing and implementing an internal communications strategy to keep employees and members informed and engaged;
• Producing high-quality content for various internal and external channels, including written materials, presentations, videos, website and social media platforms;
• Designing reports, presentations, website pages and other resources;
• Ensuring consistency in messaging across all communication platforms;
• Enforcing brand guidelines across all communication materials to uphold and enhance the Centre's brand identity;
• Collaborating with senior leadership and various departments across the University, including the Office of Marketing and Communications, and the Media Department to ensure consistent messaging;
• Collaborating with the Centre Manager and Research Officer – Impact to ensure communications budgets are managed and resources are allocated effectively;
• Monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of communication strategies through key performance indicators (KPIs), using data to refine and improve communication approaches;
• Planning, coordinating and/or supporting events, ensuring they are well publicised and align with the Centre’s messaging;
• Providing communication support and training for staff and members, executives, and other stakeholders;
• Supporting the development of the annual report and the annual impact report;
• Cultivating relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers, including drafting media releases and pitching stories to secure positive media coverage.

The Senior Communications Officer will work under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Centre’s Research Officer – Impact, who oversees the team’s impact and knowledge translation activities, including communication and marketing. They are also expected to work closely with the Centre Manager and the rest of the team to be familiar with the research activities that are to be communicated.

Remuneration: Higher Education Worker Level 6 – $62.09 per hour (includes 25% casual loading).

Position Enquiries: Ms Nukte Ogun Research Officer, Impact vis email ******@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at ***************@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing date: 8:30pm on Thursday 11 April 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.