Communications Officer (External)
- Employment Type: Full time 35 hours per week
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 7 $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)
At UNSW, you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds on groundbreaking projects that drive transformation. The Communications Officer (External) role helps to explain and communicate the vital and impactful work of the University’s staff, students and community to the broader public.
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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Who Your Role Matters:
The Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE) leads the charge in driving positive change in society.
We’re hiring a Communications Officer (External) to amplify our vision. In this dynamic role, you’ll:
- Create and share compelling communications with external media and stakeholders, as well as internal audiences.
- Write press releases, liaise with a broad range of media to place stories demonstrating the positive impact of UNSW staff, students and projects
- Work both on reactive and proactive stories, with an excellent grasp of current
- political and social affairs
- Help to facilitate media training for UNSW academic and professional staff, and develop the communication abilities of our public-facing colleagues
- Assist external media in finding appropriate UNSW talent for interviews and stories
Reporting to the Communications Manager – External, you’ll use your expertise in public relations, communications or journalism to craft messages that inspire and inform.
Join UNSW and help shape a brighter, more inclusive future – one project, one story, one impact at a time.
You Will Have:
- Have at least 5 years experience in media and communications
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders (external and internal) to achieve successful outcomes.
- Experience and knowledge of what makes a good story, and experience bringing those achievements to the public’s attention
- Demonstrated experience in distilling complex information into straight forward messages for communication, in support of strategic goals.
- Proven ability to seek out newsworthy stories and events, and demonstrated experience bringing them to public attention
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.
- Advanced level of computer literacy, a strong understanding of the Australian media landscape, a good grasp of social media and excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
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:
- Flexible working options.
- 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).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 24th February 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
For more information about the role please contact Julia Holman, Manager, External Communications on 0435 124 673
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au – UNSW Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
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.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
