Engagement and Communications Officer – UNSW Faculty of Engineering

Sydney University of New South Wales

- 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.

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.

Responsibility Highlights

- 2‑year contract
- Full Time (35 hrs)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney
- Salary, Level 6: $108,021 - $115,233 per annum + 17% superannuation

Role Overview

The Engagement and Communications Officer provides expert, proactive, and cooperative 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.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute communication plans,



campaigns and content that support strategic initiatives and organisational priorities.
- Create, coordinate and distribute content across a range of channels including web, social media, publications, newsletters, events and stakeholder communications.
- Provide communications advice and support to stakeholders, helping identify opportunities to maximise engagement and impact.
- Support media and promotional activities, preparing communication materials and contributing to campaigns that enhance UNSW's reputation and profile.
- Monitor communication performance and audience engagement, using data and insights to continuously improve outcomes.

Skills & 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.
- Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Applicants may be required to undergo reference checks, qualification verification, right‑to‑work verification and criminal history screening. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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