• Full-time, 12 Month Fixed-Term Position
• HEW Level 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the role

The Communications Business Partner, Health, Safety and Wellbeing is an integral role to supporting the safety and wellbeing of the RMIT community. The role is accountable for providing strategic communications advice and execution, partnering with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team on a range of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives for staff and students.

As the strategic advisor for Health, Safety and Wellbeing, this role partners with the Director - Heath, Safety and Wellbeing and works closely with the broader team to develop compelling and effective communications and engagement strategies.

About you

You will develop, lead and implement a best-practice approach to Health, Safety and Wellbeing communications, including the development, delivery and curation of all safety communications, including COVID-19 safety initiatives.

The ability to respond quickly and to tailor complex information into clear, concise and effective communications is critical, as well as strong stakeholder management skills to effectively build relationships across the University. Working collaboratively with specialists from the University Communications team to execute on internal and student communication campaigns to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of the University community is also essential.

Demonstrated experience in business partnering, managing stakeholders and priorities, with the ability to deliver impactful communications in a timely and responsive way is essential. As is experience working in an issues rich environment and can lead, manage and execute multiple projects.

You are looking to take the next step in your career, use your skills and make a difference at a time when the safety and wellbeing of the RMIT community has never been more important.

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMITs leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply link below. For any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Anna Betts on anna.betts@rmit.edu.au

Qualifications

A graduate degree in Communications with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Applications close on the 23rd of May at 11:55 pm.

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