Address- Marketing and Communications, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
- Level 7, $99,285- $108,534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
As an Internal Communication Specialist at UniSC, you will help shape and deliver strategies that enhance staff awareness and engagement with our core strategic priorities. Working under the guidance of the Associate Director of Strategic Communications and in collaboration with teams across all UniSC portfolios, you will develop and execute Internal Communication programs. Your responsibilities will include creating and editing content, coordinating activities, and using various channels to support staff engagement with the University's strategic initiatives.
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You will
- collaborate with the Associate Director of Strategic Communications to drive UniSC’s Internal Communications strategy;
- foster staff engagement and awareness of the University’s strategic priorities while enhancing our internal culture;
- take the lead in developing and executing impactful Internal Communication programs;
- oversee the production of the My UniSC Staff Digest e-newsletter, ensuring effective profiling of strategic priorities and portfolios; and
- coordinate content authors across the University to ensure policy compliance on official channels.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a passionate communicator who excels in delivering comprehensive staff communications that resonate with our strategic objectives and values. With a strategic approach, you'll design and implement staff communications, ensuring each message reflects our professionalism and goals. You'll provide guidance on Internal Communication practices and special projects, including our new strategic plan, fostering staff involvement at every turn. Your contributions to our Executive Communication strategies will strengthen the connection between staff and leadership, ensuring our evolving priorities are embraced by all. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact within our community, we encourage you to apply.
You will possess:
- Proven expertise in Internal Communications within a large-scale organisation, showcasing a diverse portfolio of Internal Communication materials.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, highlighting a talent for clear and precise writing.
- Advanced client management capabilities, evidenced by adept problem-solving, conflict resolution, and innovative thinking to achieve positive outcomes for internal stakeholders.
- Outstanding organisational skills, encompassing superior time management, strategic planning, deadline adherence, multitasking, and adept management of evolving workloads.
- Proficiency in utilising Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint and Viva Engage (formerly Yammer), advantageous.
- Familiarity with or experience in the Australian higher education sector is beneficial.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: 6834 Internal Communications Specialist.pdf
To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 1 July 2024
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Maureen Frame
Associate Director, Strategic Communications
Telephone: 07 5456 3***
Email: ******@usc.edu.au
Discover UniSC
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
