Communications Officer, Content and Creative

• Prestigious international university

• Wide range of employee benefits, continuing role

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading Group of Eight, research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia's third oldest university with a strong reputation for preparing educated leaders and delivering research outcomes that contribute to local, national and global wellbeing.

University of Adelaide employees enjoy a range of benefits and favourable work conditions that include opportunities for career development and advancement.

The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is one of five faculties at the University of Adelaide. It is a centre for learning, teaching and research in a vast range of engineering disciplines, computer science and high level mathematics. Academic staff are world leaders in their fields of consulting, advanced fundamental and applied research. Graduates are well regarded by employers. The faculty offers an intellectually exciting and innovative environment in which to work, within seven Schools. This role is working within the Marketing, Engagement and Recruitment Team.

The Marketing, Engagement and Recruitment team develops, implements and manages a range of Marketing, Engagement and Recruitment platforms fed by market intelligence to expand the reach, influence and impact of education and research offerings in the local and global community. We aim to be regarded as the education and research institute of choice, with our graduates and staff known for their quality attributes and expertise which is sought after by Industry and government.

Do you have a flair for communications, love writing and translating complex information into compelling content using a variety of platforms? We are looking for an outstanding communications writer to join our collaborative team and coordinate development of print publications, marketing material and compelling digital content. The ability to build excellent stakeholder relationships, prioritise multiple tasks and address local Faculty requirements that feed into the central delivery team will be critical. This role has a specific focus on developing high quality content to showcase our Faculty’s offerings creating impact and awareness in the community.

Please note: Graphic design skills are not essential for this role.

Salary: (HEO5) $67,262 - $75,057 per annum.

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 17% applies.

Term of position: This continuing position is available immediately.

Position requirements

To be successful you should have:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with exceptional interpersonal skills to build key relationships, achieve required outcomes and consistently promote a positive team culture.
• Strong copywriting skills and attention to detail, ensuring that our key messages are relevant to the audience and delivered in an innovative and creative manner.
• Experience in managing competing demands, with a focus on good task prioritisation, time management and problem solving.
• Experience in the planning, development and delivery of targeted, high impact content and visual creative for a range of digital and hard copy platforms.
• Knowledge of marketing / communications theory and experience in the implementation of content and creative services within Education, Higher Education or University sectors is desirable.
• Completion of a diploma level qualification with relevant work related experience, or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experienced and/or education/training.

Please address and upload your responses to the selection criteria / 'Knowledge and Experience' section of the position description within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Alice Thorpe, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, email: alice.thorpe@adelaide.edu.au.  Please note if the position description link is not appearing, you will need to view on another device.

Closing date: 30 August 2017

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.