Job no: 543604
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Marketing / Communications, Project Management, Knowledge Exchange
The Opportunity
The Engagement and Communications Officer provide expert, proactive, and collaborative project support across a portfolio of the schools across the Faculty of Engineering, as well as specific projects in the faculty head office. This role reports to the Senior Manager, External Engagement for Engineering with a dotted line to the School Manager(s) of the School in which the project work is being completed and has no direct reports.
- 2-year contract
- Full Time (35 hours)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- Salary, Level 6: $108,021 - $115,233 per annum + 17% superannuation
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. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education, cementing its status as the University’s premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact, aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information, visit the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in writing copy and content creation for online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram as well as website copy in a professional setting.
- Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement engagement initiatives that increase participation, strengthen relationships and support organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated success in event coordination.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to provide effective customer service and support to stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and communicate with influence.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team, preferably within a stakeholder-driven environment.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across academic, professional and external communities.
- Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for these positions can be found in the position description. This is available via JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 17th November 2026
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.
Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time