Communications and Digital Officer presso University of Sydney
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia · Onsite
- Ufficio in Sydney
Full time, Continuing position
Exciting opportunity to work as a Communications and Digital Officer at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Base Salary, HEO7 $112,628 - $122,702 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is looking for a Communications and Digital Officer to be a part of the step change in the way we communicate.
You’ll join a faculty rich in ideas, disciplines and perspectives, working with extraordinary people and compelling research to help tell our story and engage our staff with the work we do and its impact.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is equally confident producing a range of internal communications materials and activities—including but not limited to writing, video production, event management, and newsletter development—and evaluating their impact. The overarching purpose of the role is to help staff feel a stronger sense of connection, clarity, and belonging within the Faculty and its strategic direction.
Reporting to the FASS Communications Manager, you will:
Assist in the implementation of the Faculty’s overarching communication strategy and planning framework.
Support central communication resources and coordinate activities across schools and key university partners.
Develop relationships with stakeholders and external partners to assist in marketing and communications planning within the Faculty.
Produce and distribute e-newsletters using the University’s defined platforms and manage associated distribution lists
Initiate and produce and or edit digital content such as videos, infographics and written content for online and printed channels, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and clarity of message.
Manage various aspects of events from developing and distributing invitations, hands-on help at events and post implementation reviews.
Analyse measures of success for communication activities to ensure effectiveness and impact.
About you
You’re a passionate communications generalist—with ambitions to grow your professionalism and experience in employee engagement.
You bring:
Qualifications in a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
Excellent people skills and the ability to influence and advise stakeholders.
Excellent writing, editing and storytelling capabilities across a range of channels and audiences.
A natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement.
Confidence in shaping and governing messaging and channel frameworks.
A collaborative and agile mindset, with the energy to bring people together and lead through change.
A track record of using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage digital content with ease and precision.
Excellent videography and editing skills, graphic design, Sharepoint management and list management capabilities
Excellent event management capabilities
Ideally, experience working in the higher education sector or a similarly complex environment.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Brogan, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]
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