- Join the Communications department at Swinburne University

- Full time, fixed-term (1-year) position at our Hawthorn campus

- HEW Level 6 + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role

Help tell the stories that showcase the impact of one of Australia's leading universities.

Swinburne is seeking a creative and collaborative Communications Adviser to join our central Communications team. In this role, you'll develop engaging content and communications that connect with staff, students and external audiences, helping bring to life the achievements, innovation and impact happening across the university.

Working primarily across Swinburne's Research portfolio and Indigenous engagement initiatives, you'll play a key role in identifying and sharing compelling stories through a range of channels, including digital, social media, video and media relations.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a communications professional who enjoys building strong relationships, uncovering great stories and translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content. From promoting groundbreaking research and innovation to highlighting student success, community partnerships and Indigenous initiatives, you'll help shape how Swinburne communicates with its audiences and celebrates its impact.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the university, contribute to integrated communication campaigns and create content that drives engagement across multiple channels. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who is curious, proactive and passionate about storytelling.

If you're a strong communicator with exceptional writing and content creation skills, experience working across digital and social channels, and a passion for finding stories that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Swinburne and help share the stories, research and achievements that are shaping the future and creating positive change in our communities.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Demonstrated experience in using multiple communications channels to achieve communications objectives

- Excellent content production and editing skills combined with an ability to work under time pressure to produce high-quality communications materials.





- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.

- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to their communication needs.

- Demonstrated experience in communications planning and experience.

- Previous experience in a communications, marketing, media relations, journalism or social media role.

Qualifications

Completion of a tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience in corporate (external and internal) communications, PR, media, social media or a related field.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You

- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.

- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.

- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.





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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

Applications Close: 5pm, Thursday 1st October 2026

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Our Moondani Toombadool

Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

📌 Communications Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne