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• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time for 2 years (21-hour week)
• Remuneration: Level 6 position ($96,960 - $103,434 + 17% Superannuation Pro Rata)
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working available with a requirement of 2 days a week on campus)
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best.
  
  

Why Your Role Matters:

The Centre for Social Impact UNSW (CSI UNSW) was established in 2008 and forms part of the highly respected CSI national network. Located in UNSW Business School, CSI UNSW develops people and partnerships that accelerate social innovations for a more sustainable and inclusive economy. It does this through engaged scholarship, generating research by working with organisations across the social economy, corporate sector, and government who are driving social impact. CSI UNSW offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education courses with a focus on understanding and catalysing social innovation and impact.

The Media and Communications Coordinator will be primarily responsible for creating content, translating research, liaising with media and raising brand awareness of the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) UNSW. The position works with researchers and academics to help promote the centre’s activities and assist with public facing engagement opportunities. Critical to the success of this role is the ability to build and strengthen relationships with local media, and key internal and external stakeholders. This role will also need to engage with the national communications teams and collaborate effectively across the CSI network when required.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Draft accurate and engaging media releases, web content and social media stories promoting positive brand awareness for the Centre for Social Impact UNSW (CSI UNSW).
• Act as a key point of contact for CSI UNSW media enquiries, arrange interviews and build strong relationships with journalists, positioning CSI as a national leader in the social impact sector.
• Identify, initiate and drive story ideas from concept to final product. This includes pitching feature stories to mainstream and specialised media.
• Assist in the promotion of the centre’s research and educational activities via planned and opportunistic stories as well as facilitating expert commentary and Op-eds in a range of print, radio, TV and online media channels.
• Assist the Director and Education Director in the promotion of CSI UNSW courses across digital marketing platforms, to help drive engagement and boost enrolments. This includes developing student experience stories and profiles of faculty teaching innovations and engagement.
• Assist the Director and Research & Innovation Director in the translation and formatting of research reports and the development of video summaries of findings. This includes working with chief investigators to prepare non-academic outputs such as web summaries, news articles, media releases of research findings.
• Update and maintain CSI UNSW website content.
• In collaboration with the communications teams at CSI UWA, CSI Swinburne and CSI Flinders, create and prioritise social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Meta, daily.
• Contribute to CSI’s monthly newsletter, ensuring content is fresh, engaging and of the highest standard.
• Assist in the creation and production of shorts and simple video content to be used across our digital platforms.
  
  

Who You Are:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of skills and experience)

• A degree in a relevant discipline and subsequent experience, or; an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven experience as a media liaison, with ability to write compelling media releases, and demonstrated success generating content that features in mainstream media.
• Possess a portfolio of existing media contacts and established relationships with journalists,
• preferably across all media platforms.
• Demonstrated experience producing website content. An understanding of Google Analytics, CMS and SEO is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations to achieve successful outcomes.
• High level attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency and the ability to enhance and bring media content to life.
• Understanding of target audiences, with an effective writing style and ability to deliver high-impact messaging to key audiences. Understanding of higher education sector desirable but not essential.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 14^th July 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages). A copy of the full PD:  Position Description - Media and Communications Coordinator.pdf   


Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Danielle Logue at danielle.logue@unsw.edu.au

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

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.