Position Number:
JR-******
Role type:
Full Time;
Fixed Term
for
12 months
Location:
Parkville
Faculty:
Onemda
: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
School
:
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary:
UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453
plus 17% super
Aboriginal-led
,
Indigenous health
centre
driving real community outcomes / Strategic communications leadership with broad digital and event remit / Collaborative, values-driven university environment
Join
Onemda
to shape powerful communications that elevate Indigenous health research,
partnerships
and community-led impact.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to
benefit
society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
In this role you will lead
Onemda's
communications to amplify Indigenous health research, teaching and impact. You will design engaging content, digital
channels
and events that connect partners,
communities
and colleagues nationwide.
What you will deliver:
Co-design and implement Onemda's communications strategy to grow reach, profile,
engagement
and measurable impact.
Develop and manage digital channels, including
websites
, newsletters,
reports, social
media, e-
flyers,
and partner-facing updates.
Showcase
fieldwork, journal outputs and staff achievements through
timely
stories,
reports,
campaigns,
and media opportunities.
Coordinate events, yarning seminars and community consultations that align with
Onemda's
strategy and deepen partnerships.
Build strong relationships across
Onemda
, MSPGH and external stakeholders to align messaging and leverage collaboration.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold
relevant tertiary qualifications
and experience in communications, marketing,
media,
or
related fields
.
Demonstrate a record of designing,
delivering
and evaluating strategic communication or engagement initiatives.
Create explicit,



audience-specific content that translates complex research into compelling messages across formats.
Manage social media,
websites
and digital tools confidently, with strong analytics awareness and attention to detail.
Coordinate events and competing priorities, staying
organised
while collaborating across diverse teams and partners.
Value
Indigenous led
health and
bring experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
For further
information,
please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the prospect to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team
Onemda
: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing is an Aboriginal-led
centre
within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. The team integrates research, teaching,
policy
and community
programmes
to improve health outcomes in partnership with Indigenous communities. Joining
Onemda
means working alongside passionate colleagues and national collaborators who value cultural integrity,
reciprocity




and long-term impact.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe
organisation
. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're
committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit
our
Indigenous staff page
to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin
Korin
, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via
******
Application essentials:
Visit
"apply with us"
to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is
for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact
Prof Sean Taylor
via email at
******
For questions related to our recruitment process email
Corey Menadue
at
******
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on *************** or at
******
(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply
today, and
join a community
that's
shaping the future.
Applications close
:
07
July ****
at
11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position
Description:
PD_JR-****** Communications Strategist - Onemda.docx
PD_JR-****** Communications Strategist - Onemda.pdf

📌 Communications Strategist - Onemda (Australia)
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📍 Australia