Communications and Events Officer

• Events and communication role within Swinburne University
• Full time, ongoing position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
• HEW5 salary plus 17% superannuation

About the Role
Are you looking for a fun and fast-paced environment to flex your content and copy writing skills to the next level?
The Employability team at Swinburne University of Technology are looking for a Communication and Events Officer to join their team!
In this role you will be responsible for developing and maintaining all Communications and marketing collateral for the Employability teams. This involves liaising with various teams to determine their needs and using a broad range of channels, including the website, student systems, print and e-collateral and social media platforms.
The successful applicant will also need to provide event and program assistance to the employability team – including but not limit to operational support for key portfolio events including event logistics; employability and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, including workshops and webinars.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Experience of developing and implementing marketing and communication plans and products
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high level, quality services within a demanding, client focused environment
• High level written and verbal communication skills to ensure appropriate standards of communication to internal and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of a positive and cooperative team environment, as well as the ability to operate independently

Qualifications
Completion of an undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Wednesday 7 February 2024, at 11.00pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our .
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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