Communications Officer

🌐 Division: Communications, Marketing & Events Division 

📅 Employment: Full-time 

💼 Classification Level: Professional Staff, Level 5

📍 Location: University of Melbourne, VIC 3010 

🗓️ Start Date: As soon as possible

UMSU – Where Student Life Gets Amplified! 

With a living history that extends over 130 years, The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU) is not just an organisation – it's a vibrant hub where creativity, diversity, and social justice intertwine to offer students at the University of Melbourne an enriching campus experience. We're the voice and heart of the student community, constantly buzzing with activities, events, and initiatives that make campus life unforgettable!

As a non-profit organisation run by students, for students, we keep the arts, representation, advocacy, live music, and cultural services alive on campus.

UMSU enables students to get more out of their time at the University. We provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a wealth of cultural facilities and events, whilst having access to quality support services. At its heart UMSU is committed to ensuring students have advocacy and representation on campus – ensuring student voices are heard while making students’ time at the University fun and enjoyable.

The Communications Officer is a key member of the UMSU team, providing promotional support and expertise to UMSU’s staff and elected student representatives. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies that endeavour to engage students with their student union, its various departments and its services. This role reports to the Coordinator, Communications and Marketing. 

You will obtain experience in:

• Safe management of a highly visible brand;
• Community management;
• Contributing to integrated marketing campaigns;
• Creating original content for use online and in print;
• Crisis management;
• Copyright and legal matters relating to communications;
• Measuring and reporting on communications plans.

Core Responsibilities:

• Communications and marketing plans
• Copy writing for publications, both print and digital
• Media relations
• Social media management and publishing
• Promotional support for events
• Research and analysis.

 Your Expertise (Need to Have)

• Demonstrated knowledge and computer literacy; social media platforms, image editing (Adobe, Social Media editing software, etc.), website management, databases and spreadsheets, word processing and email/calendar software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leveraging new media and digital technologies to supplement traditional communication methods, to drive increased student awareness, understanding and engagement.
• Proven ability to simplify intricate information to make it accessible to students across various platforms such as eNewsletters, socials and website.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and achieve team outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A valid employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). 

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in the higher education sector and/or in student, community and/or membership based organisations;
• Website content management system knowledge; and
• Understanding of, and commitment to, principles of student unionism.

Why Join UMSU?

This is more than a job – it's a chance to positively impact the lives of students. At UMSU, you'll be part of a diverse team, working together to foster a thriving, inclusive student community. We value creativity, diversity, and the powerful voice of students in shaping our future.

What’s on Offer

This is a full time ongoing role (38 hours per week), position with a starting base salary of $82,108.79 plus 12% superannuation. 

A cause driven workplace with an eclectic culture and flexible approach to our work;

True life/work balance – check out our benefits which include a 35-hour working week, 5 weeks leave, leave loading 17.5% and 12% superannuation (pro rata); 

Access to professional development opportunities tailored to you and your career path.

 Express your Interest

If you're excited about supporting student success at the University of Melbourne and have the expertise we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Please find the position description here.

Please copy and paste the folowwing URL to access the POSITION DESCRIPTION-https://tinyurl.com/2x2mzb69. Applications for this position close 5 pm Wednesday 24 April 2024 and should be addressed to ***********@union.unimelb.edu.au