Senior Coordinator, Communications
Deakin University Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood- Opening Date: 23-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
- Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
- HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation
- Develop, implement and evaluate a communications and engagement plan to provide specialist support and collaboration for the establishment and operation of Deakin's Deputy Vice Chancellor Partnerships (DVCP) portfolio.
- Deliver the communications plan identifying, writing and sharing compelling stories and content to ensure internal and external stakeholders are engaged and aligned.
- Build and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders to examine and understand the existing, evolving and proposed service delivery model and related changes.
- Apply extensive organisational and professional expertise to deliver thoughtful and strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice that supports the University’s priorities, with a focus on identifying and leveraging storytelling opportunities.
- Identify and execute special communication projects as needed, with a readiness to share specialised skills beyond the scope of the role when necessary.
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise; or
- An equivalent combination of extensive communications and stakeholder engagement experience and a demonstrated ability to drive a proactive and measurable communications and engagement agenda.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate for both content and intent and experience writing a range of communications for a variety of audiences.
- Extensive end-to-end experience writing, producing and distributing communications collateral – including staff news, feature stories, media collateral, reports, plans, correspondence, and briefing papers.
- Experience in the production of digital content, presentations, social media campaigns and blog articles in a complex and diverse organisation.
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
- Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jasmine Bourke, Lead, Communications (DVCP) via jasmine.bourke@deakin.edu.au.
- For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Coordinator Communications_563307.pdf.
Senior Coordinator, Communications
Job no: 563307
Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Marketing and Communications
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus, Geelong, Waterfront Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
Full-time and fixed-term until 17 October 2025
HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
About the Role
The Senior Coordinator, Communications is a hands-on communication and stakeholder engagement role. Working tactically and proactively to tell compelling Deakin stories, with a special focus on supporting Deakin’s Partnerships Portfolio.
The role will partner with senior internal and external stakeholders to develop, deliver and evaluate a communications program to increase awareness, engagement, and visibility of the Partnerships Portfolio. The role will create engaging content for various channels to help build a consistent and aligned narrative.
The role is part of the Media and Corporate Affairs team embedded within University Communications, part of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Coordinator, Communications, you will:
- Develop, implement and evaluate a communications and engagement plan to provide specialist support and collaboration for the establishment and operation of Deakin's Deputy Vice Chancellor Partnerships (DVCP) portfolio.
- Deliver the communications plan identifying, writing and sharing compelling stories and content to ensure internal and external stakeholders are engaged and aligned.
- Build and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders to examine and understand the existing, evolving and proposed service delivery model and related changes.
- Apply extensive organisational and professional expertise to deliver thoughtful and strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice that supports the University’s priorities, with a focus on identifying and leveraging storytelling opportunities.
- Identify and execute special communication projects as needed, with a readiness to share specialised skills beyond the scope of the role when necessary.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise; or
- An equivalent combination of extensive communications and stakeholder engagement experience and a demonstrated ability to drive a proactive and measurable communications and engagement agenda.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate for both content and intent and experience writing a range of communications for a variety of audiences.
- Extensive end-to-end experience writing, producing and distributing communications collateral – including staff news, feature stories, media collateral, reports, plans, correspondence, and briefing papers.
- Experience in the production of digital content, presentations, social media campaigns and blog articles in a complex and diverse organisation.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jasmine Bourke, Lead, Communications (DVCP) via jasmine.bourke@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Coordinator Communications_563307.pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 8 September 2024 at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 23 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time