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SalaryRole type: Full-time OR Part-time; Fixed-term for 12 months with the opportunity of extension
Department: Business Services
Salary: UOM 7 $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead the transformative charge as you design, develop, and elevate communication strategies for the Digital Products portfolio, shaping the narrative of innovation and success
- Opportunity to be the tech-savvy bridge-builder, translating complex technical details into accessible language, and creating magnetic communications that not only connect technology teams with end-users but inspire seamless user adoption
- Thrive in a uniquely flexible environment that embraces your lifestyle, offering the opportunity for part-time engagement, ensuring your professional journey aligns seamlessly with your professional aspirations
As a crucial figure in the Digital Products portfolio, the Communications and Change Coordinator spearheads the design and coordination of communications, skillfully translating technical details into user-friendly content. Serving as the vital link between technology-focused teams and end-users, this role instills confidence and promotes the seamless adoption of digital solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead communications planning and execution for technological and process changes within the Digital Products Portfolio
- Develop and implement communication initiatives to ensure awareness, acceptance, and adoption of changes among stakeholders
- Simplify technical information, creating engaging content to inform and guide staff through key changes
You will be a proactive, people-focused, and creative communicator adept at crafting engaging internal communications. Bring your expertise in building compelling content across diverse channels and relish the opportunity to mentor others in communication skills.
Joining a seasoned change management and communications team, this role offers an ideal entry point for those aspiring to advance in a change management career. Leverage your excellent interpersonal skills to navigate complex organisational structures, especially within university settings.
You will also have:
- Previous experience in internal communications within a complex organisational environment or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated experience in converting technical information into simple, creative, innovative and engaging content suitable for a wider audience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communication plans, such as internal communications plans, to support staff during change
- Demonstrated experience in converting technical information into simple, creative, innovative and engaging content suitable for a wider audience
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring and building internal communications capability in other staff.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team - Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.
Enterprise Technology delivers efficient, sustainable, competitive, innovative, and safe campus facilities and information technology services. The Digital Products Centre of Excellence (DP CoE), within Enterprise Technology acts as a central governing body bringing together stakeholders from across the organisation, and sets the standard for architecture, updates, enhancements, and operations.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- Written responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
Advertised: 02 Jan 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Jan 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
