Communication Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

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Brisbane, Australia

4 weeks ago

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$93,106 to $101,84- Ongoing, full-time

Gardens Point

Who are we looking for?
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Communication Officer to join Marketing and Communication, Chancellery Division.

As part of the wider Internal Communications team within Marketing and Communication, the Student and Staff Communications Team supports best practice communication across QUT with a goal of improving and simplifying communication to support the student lifecycle.

The team is responsible for management of information and communications for current students across channels including the student intranet, mobile app, digital communications and service awareness campaigns.

The Communications Officer is responsible for implementing targeted plans for communicating with students, staff and other stakeholders as part of the QUT community and driving communication strategies to support student services and key university functions.

Real world impact
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus.

We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Chancellery Division

Chancellery Division is responsible for strategy, including Indigenous strategy, government relations and policy, assurance and risk, international, marketing and communications, and business development.

The Chancellery Division is led by the Vice-Chancellor and President.

About Marketing and Communication

The Marketing and Communication Department is responsible for:

Building and protecting QUT's brand awareness and reputation;
Engaging and recruiting future students;
Ensuring communications from QUT are effective and of high professional standard.

As well as professional services provided to the university community, the Department is responsible for a variety of corporate communication functions and oversees relevant policies, protocols and governance arrangements.

What you need to succeed

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in communications, journalism or related area in conjunction with at least 4 years relevant experience.
A proven track record of designing and delivering communication strategies in a complex organisation.
Demonstrated organisational skills to work within tight deadlines, balance competing priorities and work harmoniously in a small, busy office.
Sophisticated written communication skills with demonstrated experience creating successful content across multiple channels and formats.
Ability to liaise with a range of specialists and establish productive partnerships with stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated digital literacy skills including proven understanding and experience working with web, social media, interactive design and/or other digital communication channels.