Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Up Until 30 June 2026
Remuneration: Level 6 Professional $100,354 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Why this role matters:
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) is a major initiative supported by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care. The Centre’s purpose is to improve the health of people with intellectual disability.
The Digital Communications Officer plays a key role within the Centre’s Engagement Team contributing specialist expertise in digital communications. The role is responsible for the creating, updating and disseminating high quality engaging content for the Centres website, social media and email marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
The role reports to the Communications Lead and has no direct reports.
Skills Required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience
- Experience in the design, development, review and update of content including websites, e-marketing and social media campaigns as well as hard-copy collateral.
- Previous experience in video production, uploading videos to websites (such as YouTube) and use of CRM software and broadcast email software would be highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency using a range of web 2.0 technologies and visual and graphic design tools, including, InDesign and Photoshop and SharePoint, proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Strong understanding of Search Engine Optimisation principles and web analytics and demonstrated experience in HTML for content curation and troubleshooting (advanced level desirable).
- Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines, while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver high quality work.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:
- NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.
To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 4th May before 11:30 pm
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
