Communications Coordinator

The role

• Full time or Part time (minimum 3 days per week), Fixed term until June 2025
• Level 7 - $95,414 - $104,255 FTE pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Dubbo or Orange (remote work may be considered)

In this newly created role, you will drive the implementation of the Communication and Engagement strategy. Taking a hands-on creative approach, your tasks will include, drafting and distributing effective and timely communications, delivering a high-quality social media presence and maintaining a user-friendly website.

In addition, you will bring analytical skills to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communications campaigns and offer insights for improvements.

About you

• Bachelors degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism or similar industry experience
• First class communication skills, including excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capability to undertake a number of tasks simultaneously and to exercise independent judgment and autonomy in decision- making
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with stakeholders and a passion for providing second to none customer service

Benefits

• Work life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous leave options
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Support workplace giving to a range of charities or our Staff give program which funds student scholarships

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

About us

The Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Charles Sturt University leads a consortium to deliver user-centred innovation, research, commercialisation and adoption as part of the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.

Hosted by Charles Sturt University, the Hubs primary mission is to support farmers and rural communities in the Southern NSW region in preparing for and mitigating drought impacts and capitalising on opportunities for recovery from drought. We achieve this by working with our partner organisations to provide farmers and communities with valuable knowledge, tools, and practices and by undertaking research were there are knowledge gaps. The Hub acts as a bridge, connecting them with local agricultural experts, innovative practices, and cutting-edge research and technologies.

Since inception in mid-2021, the Hub has secured an additional $20.7 million in cash investment across over ten projects. These projects are delivering on-the-ground impact for southern NSW, in areas including irrigation efficiency, stock management areas, improved pasture systems, on-farm water management and nitrogen decisions.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a 1 page "statement of suitability" demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Kylie Dunstan | Communications and Engagement Manager | *********@csu.edu.au | Ph: 0417 437 ***

Closing Date: 11 pm, 7 April 2024