• Two-year Fixed term opportunity for a dynamic Internal Communications and Engagement Officer
• Opportunity to use your communication and people skills to engage audiences with the strategic objectives of the Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) across its health precincts
• Base Salary starting at $99,455 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health is looking for a great communicator and relationship builder to join its supportive and friendly Internal Communications and Engagement team.

The Internal Communications and Engagement Officer supports communications and engagement services in the faculty and its precincts (Northern Sydney, Western Sydney, Central Sydney and Rural), including creating innovative and impactful content for faculty channels, managing stakeholder relationships and designing and implementing creative engagement initiatives for staff, affiliates, partners and students. Content will include digital newsletters, videos, podcasts, posters, news articles, EDMs, presentations, digital signage and intranet content.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health works with a wide range of partners to deliver on its strategic goals making and shaping the future of health. The Internal Communications and Engagement Officer will work with partners, e.g. local health districts, to cross-promote relevant news and events and build strong reciprocal relationships.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• design, execute and measure the success of creative engagement initiatives to support the overall employee communications and engagement plan
• develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in the faculty and its health precincts to source news stories, identify individuals for profiling, design targeted campaigns and promote faculty initiatives
• develop, produce, and manage distribution of key communications and engagement material drawing on precinct relationships to support widespread promotion
• manage production and logistics of targeted engagement events, in keeping with engagement plan
• use existing and new technologies for communicating with internal audiences including the faculty intranet, EDM systems, SharePoint, Viva Engage, video, newsletters, and other electronic communications.
• perform work activities relevant to the role's key accountabilities as directed by the manager.

About you

• has excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• has experience in content development, copy writing and proof reading
• has demonstrated ability to create communications campaigns for multiple communication channels
• has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• has experience managing diverse groups of key stakeholders and the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships
• has experience using Office 365 and EDM systems
• has experience in universities, higher education, government or health related environments
• tertiary qualifications in communications, with some relevant work experience; and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au

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Friday 17 January 2025 11:59 PM