"Communications Officer (Internal)"

Communications Officer (Internal)

Job no: 537597
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Marketing / Communications

• Employment Type: Full time, continuing
• Remuneration: $113-123k (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

For more than 75 years, UNSW has driven progress that benefits all, through learning, teaching and research. We are determined to leave our world better than we found it. Big minds solving big problems. And we’re only just getting started.

This role sits within the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE) which is responsible for supporting a diverse and inclusive staff and student community and working with partner communities and broader society towards positive change.

Why your role matters
As Communications Officer (Internal), you will support the delivery of a trusted, high‑impact corporate communications service, implementing communications plans that support clear and consistent University‑wide messaging, ensuring strong alignment between staff and student communications.

Sitting within the Corporate Communications team, you will build relationships with your key stakeholders to deliver a customer-focused service that shapes targeted internal communication activities that resonate across UNSW, maintaining tools and resources that keep the University informed, connected and engaged.

The Communications Officer (Internal) will report to Communications Manager – Internal in the Corporate Communications Team and has no direct reports.

Your day to day includes:

• Coordinating and distributing University-wide internal communications including Inside UNSW and all-staff messages.
• Ensuring accuracy, relevance and consistency of messaging across the University’s internal communications channels.
• Advising stakeholders on internal communications, including most appropriate channels to deliver effective and targeted messages to staff. Liaise with stakeholders to develop internal communications plans and disseminate content.
• Developing and maintaining a range of internal communications tools, documents and user guides to support effective communications.
• Utilising quantitative and qualitative data to continually enhance UNSW internal communications channels.

For a full overview of the role accountabilities, please refer to the position description found under the job posting at Jobs@UNSW

Who you are: We’re looking for a great communicator with experience in delivering internal communications across a range of platforms, with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications with a depth of relevant experience in communications or marketing, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and measuring internal communications within a complex organisational environment.
• Understanding of target audience, with a highly effective writing style in high-impact messaging to internal audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in distilling complex information into simple messages for communication to a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills and experience in the job description) before Tuesday 24 February by 11:55pm.
*Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.*

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

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours)
• additional three days leave over University summer shutdown period
• career development opportunities
• flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness: Fitness Passport).

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

*UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.*

Position Description

Advertised: 10 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time