Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $103,636 – $110,821 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)
Position Description: ANU08_Communication and Enagement Manager_DVCA.pdf

• Are you passionate about strategic communications, story-telling and engagement?
• Are you a creative communicator and skilful at building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders?
• Are you highly organised, reliable, and thrive in an agile and innovative environment?   
• Do you want to work as part of a diverse, collegiate and inclusive team?

If so, we are very keen to hear from you!

We are looking for an innovative and collaborative specialist to design and implement high-impact and creative communication and engagement content to support academic and education activities at Australia’s national university.

About us

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio supports the delivery of an exceptional education and student experience at ANU, including student admissions and administration, careers, innovation in education development and delivery, academic standards, and curriculum renewal. The portfolio has an ambitious transformation strategy in progress.

We value inclusion, initiative, collaboration and a commitment to excellence, and we actively support continuous learning and professional development.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) team to lead communication and engagement activities to help drive the strategic objectives of the Portfolio and University.

The Communication and Engagement Manager will work closely and build effective and collaborative relationships with all Academic Portfolio key staff involved in project activity, liaise with the Portfolio Executive, teams and colleagues, and will be a key point of contact for ANU Communications & Engagement (ACE) teams and requires an excellent working relationship with these key stakeholders. The Manager will provide high-quality, professional support and advice on strategic and operational aspects, lead initiatives, and deliver communication and engagement projects on a wide variety of topics.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional who has:

• Demonstrated success developing and managing internal communications and projects in a complex environment.
• Ability to apply judgement, creativity and flexibility to generate new and innovative ideas to solve complex problems.
• Proven ability to influence senior management and stakeholders as appropriate to ensure successful communications outcomes.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated expertise in writing and producing publications, web content and communications materials.
• Proven experience with digital communications channels and platforms, and an ability to articulate complex information in simple and relatable terms.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders, and influence to achieve desired outcomes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.

If you have a passion for communication and working in a collaborative team environment, we would welcome an application from you.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Director, Academic Initiatives (Service Improvement), Bree Slater on E: Bree.Slater@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A two-page pitch expressing your eligibility against the selection criteria (maximum 1000 words).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Closing Date: 22 May 2022