• Unique communications opportunity to support Indigenous Strategy and Services initiatives
• Develop exciting marketing communications campaigns
• Full-time, continuing and base salary $86,105 per annum plus superannuation

About the Opportunity

The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing, overseeing and executing strategic communications on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services. In this role you will have the responsibility for building a public profile of DVCISS and promoting an understanding of the areas of activity to a range of stakeholders.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

About You

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Communications Officer who possesses:

• Significant experience in developing and executing integrated brand and product marketing communications campaigns across a broad range of media channels and mediums
• Experience using social and digital media to reach and engage target audiences
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality communications and to tailor writing style for different audiences
• Experience editing copy written by others to ensure a publication, print or online, is of a standard that meets editorial requirements and strategic objectives
• Experience working in a complex, multi-faceted organisation
• A demonstrated level of understanding and commitment to Aboriginal culture and society and as well as a demonstrated experience working with and communication with Aboriginal people, government, industry and civil society

About Us

The University of Sydney supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation at every level of study, work and research. It is a core part of our purpose as a university.

Wingara Mura – Bunga Barrabugu (Wingara Mura), the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategy is a whole-of-University approach which aims to ensure that all faculties and University services are committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advancement.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.