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Salary- Full time (negotiable) fixed term until 31 Dec 2024 (possible extension contingent on funding)
- Opportunity to lead strategic internal and external communications planning and activities including stakeholder engagement at Lismore Campus
- Base Salary $117,116 - $132,079 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
The University Centre for Rural Health, Northern Rivers (UCRH) provides a multidisciplinary centre of excellence in education of students for clinical practice in rural health to support future workforce for regional Australia. We also conduct research relevant to the priorities and needs of rural communities, with a focus on Aboriginal health research, climate change and health impacts, education research and health services research.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Communications Specialist to join our team. The incumbent will lead the implementation, delivery, and evaluation of a broad range of communication related activities to meet established priorities, as set out in the UCRH Communication Strategy. You will provide expert advice on internal and external communications activities including stakeholder engagement, partner outreach and reputation management. You will provide support and advice about communication activities to the Head of Rural Clinical School, UCRH and the Centre Manager, UCRH. Additionally, the role will provide leadership of a local network of communications contributors and will represent UCRH at relevant FMH/USYD and external fora.
The incumbent will improve the quality and effectiveness of key UCRH internal and external communications and branding activities and strengthen the profile of the UCRH with a range of stakeholder groups. You will be required to make decisions on the day -to-day management and delivery of projects objectives, utilising excellent leadership skills, independent decision making and expertise in developing and implementing communications strategies on behalf of senior management.
About you
- have tertiary qualification in communications and at least 5 years' experience in a relevant role or an equivalent combination of training and work experience
- excellent project management skills and the ability to work to deadline across project deliverables
- proven insight into effectiveness and optimization of a range of formal and informal communications channels
- demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with internal staff and with external agencies to support the development and implementation of activities
- demonstrated a highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with the staff at all levels and across multiple institutions
- proven skills in creating content for a range of media
- demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney's commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: 7616
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Company info Telephone +(61) 2 9351 2222 Location UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia
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