"Communications Coordinator"

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking a talented Communications Coordinator to join our Advancement and Community Engagement team. In this role, you’ll leverage your strategic communication expertise to champion The Queensland Commitment, UQ’s flagship initiative to improve educational equity and long-term social impact.

You will implement the communications strategy to enhance awareness and understanding of The Queensland Commitment among staff, students, alumni, donors, partners and the wider community – ensuring key stakeholders are informed, inspired and actively engaged in its progress.

You’ll create a suite of high-quality content, including EDMs, internal communications, reports, media pitches and digital stories, while supporting broader communication activities across the portfolio. Your work will play a vital role in positioning UQ as a leader in educational equity and social impact.

This is a dynamic role where you’ll work on diverse projects that shed light on UQ’s largest initiative and elevate its impact across our community. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues and stakeholders to help craft stories that have direct impact for students and communities across Queensland.

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career at one of Australia’s leading universities, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications that elevate awareness and understanding of The Queensland Commitment across internal and external audiences.
• Create engaging content for EDMs, internal updates, donor reports, media pitches and digital stories, and related projects as needed.
• Coordinate integrated communication activities and campaigns that support alumni, donor, and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively with Advancement and Community Engagement staff across the University to assist their communications requirements as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with UQ’s brand and strategic priorities.

Position Details

• Office of the Vice President (Advancement and Community Engagement)
• Full-time, fixed term position through to February 2028
• Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus

About You

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related area.
• Experience in the production of high-quality marketing and communications materials for a higher education institution, industry or government agency.
• Ability to lead and coordinate communications strategies that support organisational objectives and enhance brand reputation.
• High-level proof-reading, editing, organisational and project management skills, including the ability to set, enforce and meet deadlines.
• High-level attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A strong client focus and the ability to liaise effectively with management and other internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Applications close Monday, 19 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59922).