Senior Communications Adviser
Job no: 518840
Work type: full time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Administration & Executive support
- Fast-paced, exciting opportunity to contribute to UWA’s communication team.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
Corporate Communications mission is to deliver professional, strategic, and best-practice communications and engagement activities across the University, as the lead group for the University’s engagement with staff, students, and key external stakeholders. This is facilitated through the provision of strategic advice and the effective management of a range of communication channels.
About the opportunity
- Deliver and support University wide communications services.
- You will provide expert communication advice and support in line with university strategy, to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Be responsible for the coordination of a range of digital communication channels including relevant social media and staff and student communication platforms.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent competency.
- Substantial relevant experience working in a varied communications / public relations role.
- Substantial experience in developing integrated communications strategies for digital channels.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience in producing high-quality communication content such as e-newsletters, facts sheets, web content, social media content, briefing notes, correspondence, and presentations.
- Substantial experience in digital communications including developing content, managing, and maintaining websites, social media platforms and e-newsletters.
Position description: 
POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Communications Adviser (518840).pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Pepita Smyth at pepita.smyth@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 20th November 2024.
This position is only open to current UWA staff.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Learn more about us.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number
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