Planning and Engagement Coordinator

Planning and Engagement Coordinator

Job no: 0063620

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department: Business Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459– $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

Coordinate communications and delivery of initiatives by the Planning and Assurance team.
Support the development of effective communications for portfolio-wide, customer and senior audiences.
Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role

As the Planning and Engagement Coordinator, you'll be the dynamic heart of our Planning and Assurance team. From supporting our planning cycle and communicating people initiatives to finessing reports and coordinating our workspaces, you’ll be working across a large and diverse portfolio. Your role is to elevate our communications, while supporting the delivery of a range of initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop presentations, reports, and communications materials; coordinate internal events and workspace management.
• Develop and deliver engaging communications across a large and diverse portfolio.
• Conduct research to inform projects, reports, and presentations.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will excel in crafting clear and engaging communications for diverse audiences, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. Proven experience in developing and executing internal communications plans, managing events, and creating impactful visual materials is essential. This role requires a collaborative and curious team player with exceptional research and problem-solving abilities.

You will also have:

• A degree in business, science, arts or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly internal communications for stakeholders of different levels (broad staff audience, senior stakeholders, formal and informal).
• Experience developing and executing internal communications plans, preparing and executing engaging staff events.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Business Services

Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. The Planning and Assurance team works with the leadership team across these functions to ensure service delivery meets operational and strategic needs and that opportunities for improvement are prioritised and implemented. The team also supports planning and governance for the portfolio and delivers people initiatives that make Business Services a dynamic and rewarding place to work.

What we offer you!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne

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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 30 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 13 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Work type: Continuing

Campus: Parkville

Category: Non-Academic

Business Services: COO (Chief Operating Officer) Portfolio

Salary: $96,459 - $104,413 (UOM 6)

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