Current Student Communications Specialist

• Fixed Term, full time appointments (12 months)
• Level 6/7: $84,793 - $104,996 + 17% superannuation 
• 2 positions available

The University

With over 32,000 students from more than 130 countries studying at UOW's onshore and offshore campuses, the university offers a diverse and multicultural community that enriches the student experience. 

The Unit

The Student Service Unit is comprised of the Student Service, and Current Student Communications teams who work in partnership to provide proactive engagement with students early in their university studies and is an ongoing first point of contact for UOW students and the university community. The team is committed to a student first mindset, with a key focus on continuous improvement and collaborative working across the institution.

Why us?

We are a creative and fast-paced team who are passionate about improving the student experience. We are looking for Current Student Communication Specialists who will share our passion and bring new ideas and creativity to our team through engaging and inspiring Student Communications campaigns and strategies.

The opportunity

As a Current Student Communication Specialist, you will lead, mentor and manage staff in a way that is conducive to a respectful, trusting and collaborative student-centred work environment. Encouraging and motivating staff to deliver innovative, effective and efficient practices while building an inclusive and supportive team who are not afraid to share ideas or ask for help.

Position Description

About you

You have a great eye for detail and will use it to measure communication performance and gather insights into ways to improve how we work and how we can shape future communications. You will develop and deliver engaging, student-centred content across multiple channels including UOW website, MyUOW App, email, Student Online System (SOLS) and social media, and your problem-solving mind will focus on students receiving the right information at the right time, which is critical to the student experience at UOW. 

You will have exception stakeholder management skills and be adept at working in collaboration to deliver creative and fresh campaigns that resonate with the target audience. Your high level of organisation will be evident and admired as you deliver well executed communications and campaigns in a busy environment with competing demands. 

Your degree in communications, marketing or a related field will assist in managing key relationships at UOW and will be a contributing factor in developing a whole of institution approach to Current Student Communications. 

How to Apply

To apply you are required to submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description. 

If you are ready to take the lead and put the student experience at the heart of everything you do, the Current Student Communications Specialist role could be for you. 

If you would like further information on this opportunity, please contact Laura Hull, *******@uow.edu.au

Closing Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024, 11:59pm 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.  We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.