Position Number: 0065879
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 23 October 2026
Faculty: Science
Department/School: Science Secretariat
Salary: UoM 6 -$98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super
- Design and deliver communication strategies that support, connect, and inspire a diverse student community.
- Lead student-facing initiatives that foster engagement, belonging, and inclusion.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
We are seeking a creative communications coordinator to help shape an outstanding student experience in the Faculty of Science. In this role, you will lead the development of communication and engagement strategies that connect, support, and inspire our diverse student community throughout their academic journey.
Reporting to the Manager, Student Experience and Communications, you will play a key role in designing and delivering student-facing initiatives that enhance belonging and participation—particularly for under-represented cohorts. You will collaborate with students to co-create content and experiences, and play a key role in evaluating engagement programs and using feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Working closely with staff across the Faculty and University, you will take the lead on crafting key messages, managing communications channels, and supporting enrichment programs.
If you are passionate about building vibrant student communities and love bringing stories, events, and experiences to life through communications, we would love to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the development and maintenance of all student-facing communication channels, particularly websites, newsletters and social media.
- In collaboration with students and SAS team members, develop a faculty specific student communications plan designed to build engagement, improve participation and connect with the broader student cohort.
- Support the team to improve student engagement communication practices and processes, with a commitment to evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
- Consistently analyse information and data to facilitate effective reporting and feed into enhancement of student engagement activities.
- Lead and support student-focused programs, using insights and feedback to evaluate outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
- Proactively update and monitor the performance of the Faculty’s student facing website, newsletter and social media channels.
- Work collaboratively to support the design, implementation and success of student focussed events and programs delivered by the Faculty of Science.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a skilled communications professional with experience developing content and delivering campaigns across both digital and traditional platforms. With strong writing and editing skills, you produce clear, engaging communications and confidently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you have an eye for visual media, with experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, and a working knowledge of web CMS and social media channels. You also bring experience managing student programs and are comfortable working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students. Adaptable and quick to learn, you thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.
You may also:
- A relevant tertiary qualification, and experience within a communications focused role, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of communication initiatives and solutions across traditional and/or digital channels.
- Ability to maintain a flexible and proactive approach in a busy work environment with strong skills in prioritising tasks across multiple projects and events, and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working with or managing student-facing programs, ideally in a university or education context.
- Excellent information technology skills, including experience with web content management systems and social channels.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – “The Faculty of Science and Science Secretariat”
Science at the University of Melbourne is among the most highly ranked Faculties of Science in Australia*. Science is defined by its research excellence in the physical and life sciences and is at the forefront of research addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
The Science Secretariat is the administrative unit for the Faculty of Science and all its teaching, research, and commercial activities. The Secretariat is responsible for the policy development, planning, implementation, and ongoing management of Faculty programs.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
