Marketing And Communications Coordinator (Ilaunch)

Remuneration range $53,483 to $59,139 pa
Fractional fixed term appointment till 22 December 2026
Springfield campus

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

iLAuNCH is a $180-million UniSQ-led collaboration between 21 industry organisations and three universities. iLAuNCH is building Australia’s sovereign space capability by addressing critical gaps and accelerating the development of a space launch manufacturing sector comprising commercially viable civil rockets, rocket test and launch facilities, rapid satellite manufacturing, communication technologies and integrated sensing systems through industry research, commercialisation, and manufacturing. The success of iLAuNCH will showcase the ability of regional areas to host and develop major manufacturing sovereign capability, supported by a comprehensive training, education, and outreach program.

Who you are

We are seeking an exceptional marketing and communication specialist to lead communication efforts for the iLAuNCH program. If you have drive, passion and enthusiasm for high-tech industry that's truly transformational we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work closely with iLAuNCH partners to lead the development and implementation of a dedicated communications plan with a core focus on promoting the activities and impacts of the iLAuNCH program. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the marketing and communications plan and leveraging iLAuNCH partner marketing, media and communications channels to do so. Marketing and communication functions will focus on promoting iLAUNCH activites and achievements, supporting the mission to deliver commercialisation funds and training programs, supporting stakeholder and community engagement, and seeking sustainable funding for the iLAuNCH program.

What will help you succeed

Together with your relevant qualifications, you will have proven demonstrated expertise in understanding partnership relations and management within a service industry. Your outstanding communication skills and ability to build rapport will assist you in liaising extensively with managers and employees at all levels across the University, the media, representatives from external organisations, government and members of the public.

For further information about this role, please contact Dr Milica Symul, Chief Operating Officer (iLAuNCH) via +61 7 3470 4184 or Milica.Symul@usq.edu.au.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.usq.edu.au

Reference Number: 0087_03/23

Location: Springfield campus

Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment till 22 December 2026 (18hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $53,483 to $59,139 pa (includes salary range of $45,190 to $49,970 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 16 April 2023

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

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