"Communications & Engagement Coordinator"

Job no: 526191

Work type: part time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Marketing / Communications

• Employment Type: 4 year fixed-term contract, part-time (21 hours p/week)
• Salary: $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Australian Creative Histories & Futures (ACHF) is a national research infrastructure project being developed by researchers at UNSW’s School of the Arts & Media in collaboration with the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) as well as universities and industry partners across the country. The project will offer new and exciting insights into Australia’s creative history and heritage for scholars, policy makers, artists and authors alike.

The Communications & Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of engagement and communication strategies to promote the purpose and outcomes of the ACHF project.

The role reports to the Research Leads of the Australian Creative Histories & Futures project and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Co-designing a communications plan for the ACHF project with the ACHF Research Leads and Project Manager using the ARDC communication toolkit.
• Leading the delivery of the ACHF project communications plan, including sector engagement, with the support of the Project Manager to achieve the ACHF project engagement KPIs.
• Co-design with the ACHF Research Leads and Project Manager marketing and communications activities targeting prioritised stakeholders in support of the ACHF project, engagement planning and ACHF KPIs.
• Co-design with the ACHF Research Leads and Project Manager and lead the delivery of ACHF public events and meetings including but not limited to space management, participant registration, and catering.
• Working with the Project Manager to prepare all ACHF external reports and publications in line with government, funding agency and other stakeholder requirements.
• Developing the content creation for both internal & external audiences in collaboration with the Division of External Engagement and/or third party agencies & suppliers.
• Manage a broad range of marketing, communication, and engagement activities to raise the public profile of ACHF, showcase its benefits, and help build its reputation and brand identity.
• Collaborate with the central UNSW communications teams and the ARDC communications and marketing team to develop and pitch media releases and stories that promote ACHF through all forms of media; monitor media mentions of ACHF, its programs, and related topics.
• Collaborate with the UNSW communications team and the ARDC communications and marketing team to develop and manage digital channels (web, eDM, social) to grow reach, engagement, and impact whilst also ensuring delivery is consistent with policy and brand guidelines of both universities.
• Working with the Research Leads, review data to assess the efficacy of marketing initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide reporting at agreed timeframes.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent experience, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience in a similar role, or in research communication will be highly valued.
• Proven track record to deliver and measure strategic and creative engagement, marketing and communications initiatives that align with overall strategy.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a variety of events and sound understanding of the steps involved in working with event owners, presenters, stakeholders and audiences.
• Proven experience in website content creation and management.
• Demonstrated writing skills, with strong attention to detail and talent for creating audience-specific content in a range of formats and distilling complex information into clear messages.
• Previous experience engaging with academic stakeholders, exposure to academic research projects, and/ or experience within the creative arts domain would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience developing and implementing communications and engagement plans with Indigenous communities would be advantageous
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication platforms including traditional, digital, and social media channels. Knowledge of CRM platforms considered an advantage.
• Proven collaborative and team-oriented approach as well as the ability to work independently and autonomously.

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV via the application portal before August 15^th at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

(Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal).

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 01 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time