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Manager - Student Engagement and Communication

University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association
  • Full time
  • 2 Year fixed-term contract
  • Based on the University of Melbourne's beautiful Parkville campus, close to public transport, parks and amenities
  • Excellent opportunity for professional to work on part time fixed contract
  • Flexible and inclusive workplace, committed to progressive values and life balance

About GSA

The University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association (GSA) is the independent representative organisation for all graduate coursework and research students at the University of Melbourne. GSA is led by an elected Council of 15 graduate students, and on behalf of over 30,000 constituents represents graduate student interests to the University and wider community, provides facilities and services, delivers events and activities to promote graduate student community and academic excellence, and supports 149 affiliated graduate student groups.

As the largest dedicated postgraduate association in Australia, GSA’s vision is for cohesive communities that actively empower graduate students to achieve meaningful holistic outcomes and experiences. Our mission is to enable and build these communities through proactive, responsible representation and advocacy; purposeful, impactful services and support; and strong partnerships with the University of Melbourne and relevant stakeholders and agencies.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role will work with the student engagement team to implement and execute the student engagement functions of the GSA, meeting its objectives of:

  • Creating fun, social events that help build a strong GSA community.
  • Creating greater outreach and awareness of GSA (its purpose and services) via events and activities.
  • Helping create an image and impression of GSA commensurate with our brand values and operational values.
  • Support the strengthening of training and development for graduates, innovate programs to assist transition to work and to support emotional and mental health.
  • Develop and strengthen Graduate Group Programs to better engage GSA with the graduate community.
  • Develop and implement our marketing strategies and campaigns to drive brand awareness, student engagement and experience.

The role will also ensure our brand's unique identity and tone of voice speaks the same language across the multitude of marketing communication channels to ensure we are truly connecting and reaching out to our audience.

Ultimately, you will help us improve GSA’s reputation and drive growth.

This role is a fixed-term full-time 2 year contract.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Criteria:

  • Postgraduate degree in community development, marketing or communication.
  • Minimum of 4 years’ management experience in community sector/tertiary sector.
  • Senior Leadership skills in a similar organisation.
  • Experience with departmental-level budget management.
  • Experience in leading community engagement social marketing campaigns for community awareness and/or behaviour change.
  • Ability to provide direction, supervision, leadership and support to staff in communication and student engagement teams.
  • Ability to create high-level strategies and projects that drive the success of the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
  • Highly developed project management skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing and responding to media.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER

  • A competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave entitlements
  • Opportunities for career progression, and comprehensive professional development
  • The chance to work in a supportive environment

A position description is attached.

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