Communications Officer

• Are you passionate about education and improving the welfare of future generations? Interested in the latest research into some of the world’s most complex problems?
• This role allows you to use your communications expertise and creativity to further UWA's philanthropic and alumni engagement efforts which support research projects, student experiences and graduate outcomes.
• Full-time appointment on a 2-year, fixed-term basis.
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Your work area

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) oversees the University of Western Australia’s alumni, philanthropy, and community strategies. The function works collaboratively across the University to embed philanthropic and engagement activity into the University’s operations. The core responsibility of the team is to lead and build on the University’s alumni, donor, and community relations to advance the University’s goals.

Your role

You will support DAR’s philanthropy and engagement goals through the implementation of a range of communications activities, including eDMs, alumni newsletters, written articles, and media statements. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure communications and online engagement is impactful and measurable, with a goal to continuously evaluate and improve DAR’s performance against key metrics.

Your key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement strategic communications to support and further UWA’s philanthropic outreach, acknowledging the impact of philanthropic giving on research, student experience and education outcomes.
• Liaise with the Alumni Engagement team to further their goals of engaging alumni through cause-based programs, community and professional affiliations, and school and student affinities.
• Coordinate and deliver the University’s alumni and community e-newsletters, school-based bulletins, email marketing content, targeted campaign eDMs and event collateral.
• Develop draft media releases, philanthropy impact articles and alumni stories for publication in Uniview magazine, Alumni Connect and on the UWA newsroom.
• Maintain the UWA Alumni and Giving websites, ensuring content is meaningful and up to date.
• Liaise with UWA’s Prospect Research and CRM teams to utilise and improve the alumni database, coordinate metrics, and monitor progress and performance of communications initiatives for reporting and continual improvement purposes.
• Prepare summary reports, including outcomes and recommendations to be shared with UWA leadership and Convocation Council.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications content for social media and email marketing applications using a variety of platforms and applications.
• Preferable understanding of philanthropy, including donor stewardship and alumni engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to consult and provide support to senior staff and members of the Executive.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including digital, CRM database, electronic distribution, word processing, spread sheets, and email. This includes the ability to build webpages and create engaging visual content using relevant design applications.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - Communications Officer.pdf

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 July 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jayden Worts on (08) 6488 4774 or at [email protected]

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.