• Job no: 0063349
• Location: Parkville (Hybrid)
• Role type: Full time (1.0 FTE) or Part-time (minimum 0.8FTE); Fixed-term to 30 June 2025
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Department/School: Biodiversity Council
• Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
• Do you have a genuine passion for nature conservation issues and a strong commitment to creating positive change?
• Do you possess strong creative thinking skills and a passion for producing engaging digital content?

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Digital Communication Officer to join our dynamic Communication and Engagement team.

As the Digital Communication Officer, you will develop and execute digital campaigns that engage and mobilise our supporters, raise awareness about critical issues, and drive meaningful policy change. Strong communication, analytical skills and a personable approach to engaging supporters is essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Write persuasive and engaging digital communications and marketing copy, including news stories, newsletters, emails, petitions and social media posts.
• Develop lead generation and digital acquisition strategies to grow the number of subscribers and regular donors, including overseeing supporter journeys.
• Manage the council’s webinar series, including promotion and technical management of the events.
• Update and manage content on the council’s website. 
• Prepare reports on the results of specific campaigns and general communications.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have a strong interest and general understanding of conservation science, along with familiarity with stakeholders and conservation issues in Australia.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic digital campaigns that resonate with target audiences and drive supporter engagement.
• Excellent persuasive copywriting skills.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications, including high levels of grammatical accuracy.
• Experience in social media management and content creation, and proficiency with relevant digital campaigning tools.
• Experience summarising data analysis to measure campaign performance for reporting and to guide decision-making.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Biodiversity Counci“

The Biodiversity Council was founded by 11 Australian Universities to drive action on biodiversity by increasing public, political and industry understanding of Australia’s biodiversity crisis and support for evidence-based solutions.

The council is currently hosted by The University of Melbourne with additional oversight from an advisory board. It receives financial support from philanthropists.

The Biodiversity Council’s mission is to be a trusted expert voice communicating accurate information on all aspects of biodiversity, to ensure biodiversity and Country prosper. Our Biodiversity Councillors are leading experts, in science, Indigenous knowledge, law, policy, economics, behaviour change and communications. Effective inclusion of First people’s expertise and perspectives is fundamental for the Biodiversity Council.

The council is supported by a small executive team with expertise in organisational development, media and communications, fundraising, stakeholder engagement and policy innovation. In 2024, the council is entering its second year.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the university of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -www.about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to www.about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Digital Communications Officer - Biodiversity Council enquiry via EthicalJobs, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the attached Position Description.