Senior Communications Advisor
Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 01-Oct-2024
- Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
- HEW 7 salary + 17% super
- Enhance and streamline Swinburne’s internal and external communication strategies.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement communications activities that support the delivery of various programs and initiatives at the university.
- Create a cohesive and engaging communication experience for both internal and external audiences.
- Ensure that all stakeholders, including employees, are well-informed and connected to Swinburne’s mission and values.
- Collaborate with portfolio Communications Managers and the Manager Employee Communications to elevate the impact of communications.
- Demonstrated excellence in communications strategy and planning.
- Excellent content production and editorial skills with the ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality communications materials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to their communication needs.
- Completion of a tertiary qualification or substantial relevant experience in corporate communications, media, or a related field.
- Flexible working options contained in leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
- For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Senior Communications Advisor
Prime opportunity to join the Swinburne Communications & Media team
Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
HEW 7 salary + 17% super
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Communications Adviser to enhance and streamline Swinburne’s internal and external communication strategies. This pivotal role reports to the Deputy Director of University Communications and involves planning, coordinating, and implementing communications activities that support the delivery of various programs and initiatives at the university.
In this position, you will be instrumental in creating a cohesive and engaging communication experience for both internal and external audiences. You will ensure that all stakeholders, including employees, are well-informed and connected to Swinburne’s mission and values.
Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with portfolio Communications Managers and the Manager Employee Communications, to elevate the impact of our communications and support the overall success of Swinburne’s programs and initiatives.
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
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to their communication needs
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
Completion of a tertiary qualification or substantial relevant experience in corporate communications, 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. 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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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
Applications Close: Tuesday 1st October 2024, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call 03 9214 5802
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@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.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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