• Improve ACU’s approach to internal communications and staff engagement
• Drive staff awareness of and engagement with positive developments in the University
• Continuing, full-time opportunity, located in North Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) s126 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

About the role:

Marketing and External Relations plays a key role in profiling and positioning ACU among its diverse community of target and stakeholder groups, including current and future students, staff, Catholic partners and communities.

As Internal Communications Advisor you will be responsible for helping enhance the way staff communicate, connect and engage with one another to advance the vision, Mission and goals of the University.

Duties:

• Coordinate the implementation of the internal communications plan
• Liaise with Corporate Services directorates to understand communication needs and formulate impactful internal communications plans
• Contribute to the continued adoption and effective use of ACU’s internal communications platform
• Build staff capability in effective internal communications and engagement
• Support an overhaul of the staff intranet, participating in reviews and recommending improvements

Skills and experience:

• Identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Australian Catholic University considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin is a genuine occupational qualification for this role
• Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree plus relevant marketing or communications experience
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with substantial editing and proofing experience
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to identify needs and make appropriate recommendations / action plans to address

Benefits:

We value staff, offering excellent employment conditions and fostering work environments where you have the ability grow and develop.

As an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality we offer leading practice parental leave entitlements for both men and women, flexible work options and a range of generous leave options to assist with work-life balance.