Communications Coordinator x 2

• Join the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology and contribute to building a more sustainable, equitable world.
• Full-time, fixed-term positions until 30 June 2028, based at our Hawthorn campus.
• HEW Level 6 salary \+ 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role

Use your communications skills to make a tangible, positive difference on the world.

CSI Swinburne is seeking two experienced Communications Coordinators to help strengthen our profile, share our evidence-led insights and connect the people and organisations driving positive social impact.

Working as part of a collaborative environment that values creativity, initiative and a commitment to social good, you’ll apply your expertise in social media management, content creation, events and digital storytelling to deliver compelling campaigns and narratives to a wide range of stakeholders across the social impact ecosystem. You will be involved in the production, promotion and marketing of events, webinars, seminars, podcasts and much, much more!

Importantly, these roles also support the work of Australia’s first Centre for Inclusive Employment, which is led by CSI Swinburne.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• A strong interest in the social impact sector
• Demonstrated experience in the development and/or execution of social media campaigns and/or other promotion and marketing activities across various platforms including LinkedIn, as well as management and monitoring of the organisation’s social media sites.
• Proven experience in coordinating and managing the execution of webinars, podcasts, website content, and events (both in-person and online), including collecting and reporting data about their success with proficiency with platforms such as Teams and Zoom, including advanced features for engagement.
• Highly proficient computer skills, with communications and graphic software including Adobe, Marketing Cloud, Canva, and MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, organizational management systems and database applications, video and podcast production, photo editing and presentation development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, liaise and work with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University with tact, maturity and appreciation of sensitive issues.
• Well-developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and effectively communicate research and promotional content within a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant communications experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page !

To Apply

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Applications Close: Sunday 21 June.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at [email protected] or call \+61 3 9214 3550\.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquires will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.