Senior Communications Adviser

About the Role 

Join the dynamic Communications and Media team at Swinburne University of Technology as a Senior Communication Advisor, where you will play a key role in shaping the engaging content and driving communications for the innovative Student Experience Framework project. 

This exciting initiative involves collaborating with students to transform and co-create the student experience, ensuring we deliver the best university experience possible from enrolment to graduation. As part of this project, you will lead the development and implementation of integrated communications campaigns across various channels to reach students, staff, and external audiences. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor a team of digital student ambassadors and work closely with the Social Media team to create captivating content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. 

Join us in redefining the future of student experience and preparing graduates for the ever-evolving world of work.

About You  

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in communications strategy and planning.
• Excellent content production and editorial skills combined with an ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality communications materials.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to their communication needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use metrics to inform development of communications strategy.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders in the development of communications strategy and plans.

Qualifications

Completion of a tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience in corporate (external and internal) communications, PR, media, social media or a related field.

About Swinburne University of Technology 

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on ***************@swin.edu.au. 

Applications Close: Tuesday 19 March 2024, at 11.00pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact *********@swin.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact *************@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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