Communications Officer, Alumni and Community Engagement
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43525
Office of the Vice President (Advancement and Community Engagement)
Position Type: Full-time (100%), permanent position
Base Salary: $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Location: Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
You will be primarily responsible for formal communications across the Alumni and Community Engagement portfolio within UQ Advancement, including executive communications and reporting. Your role will be varied and challenging, and you will also contribute to the delivery of a wide range of community engagement initiatives and upcoming major philanthropic projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write and edit feature articles, news items and other content for a range of print and electronic publications such as magazines, electronic direct mail and websites.
- Research, write and edit donor reporting and support with communications for stewardship activities.
- Assist with report preparation for personalised donor endowment and impact reports for key donors including content writing and checking.
- Assist in the preparation of executive communications, including receipt and acknowledgement letters for donors.
- Support UQ Advancement programs including Giving Day and other annual appeal activities.
- Assisting other Advancement staff across the University with their communications requirements as needed.
This is a full-time (100%), continuing position at HEW Level 5, based at St Lucia.
About Advancement and Community Engagement at UQ
Throughout its history, The University of Queensland has benefited from the support of its alumni and community through engagement, volunteering and gifts. We are committed to positioning UQ as a worthy destination for philanthropy, ensuring future generations have access to educational opportunity and that we continue to deliver world leading research and innovation.
Equally, our focus is on building strong relationships with more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, as Change Makers. Together we create opportunities to share knowledge, skills, ideas and provide mentoring and peer coaching opportunities, that provide lifelong beneficial partnerships.
To learn more about philanthropy at UQ visit https://giving.uq.edu.au
To learn more about Advancement’s alumni engagement activities, visit https://alumni.uq.edu.au/
About You
- Completion of a Bachelor degree offering strong skills in writing, research and editing, ideally in Journalism, Communications or a related area.
- A strong client focus, the ability to liaise effectively with management and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, to establish priorities, and to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Outstanding written communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate, professional and personalised correspondence for a variety of clients and colleagues.
- High-level proofreading, editing skills, organisational and project management skills, including an ability to set, enforce and meet deadlines across multiple projects.
- Displays a high level of personal integrity when dealing with confidential information.
- Shows creativity and initiative in all aspects of work, and actively contributes to a vibrant team culture.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Camille Brandon – camille.brandon@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via our new email address, talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: 10 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43525). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-October.
Acknowledgment of Country:
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
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