Communications Specialist (Human Resources), University of Sydney, Darlington NSW, Excellent opportunity for a Marketing professional to join the Marketing and Communications team. Located at Camperdown/ Darlington Campus. Full-time continuing position with a remuneration package, $121,932 p.a which includes leave loading and up to 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity: Marketing and Communications are looking for a Communications Specialist to join their team. You will be  accountable for developing and delivering internal communications on behalf of Marketing and Communications within Human Resources (HR). This role is critical in effectively communicating the delivery of HR initiatives in support of the workforce strategy, and communicating HR services and solutions for the University. 

Your role as Communications Specialist will be to: represent Marketing and Communications in the Human Resources portfolio to disseminate HR-related messaging and content across the University community; develop, monitor and measure HR communications strategies aligned to broader University communications frameworks and policies; manage HR communications through relevant University channels to enhance the profile of HR both across the University and within the portfolio itself; collaborate with relevant HR stakeholders to provide advice and support on change communications and strategic and tactical communications opportunities;

build strong internal stakeholder relationships as required for the success of the role; ensure HR intranet content is up to date, accurate and aligns with overall University intranet governance and content principles; manage the design and delivery of HR staff events (e.g. HR Forums) that support staff engagement and collaboration.

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 Specialistwho demonstrates: knowledge of the Human Resources function within a complex organization experience in the design and delivery of change communications and strategic internal communications;outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, with exceptional attention to detail well-developed planning and project coordination skills the ability to interpret and communicate complex information to stakeholders in an engaging and innovative manner

About us: Staff in Marketing and Communications build the University’s reputation and brand position. The unit is responsible for the design, development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies and initiatives that target key stakeholders including alumni, donors, prospective students, current students, staff and the general public, and that meet the University’s strategic objectives.

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 Australias 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. The University of Sydney encourages part-time and flexible working arrangements, which will be considered for this role. Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details

For recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, contact Karen Dowling on: karen.dowling@sydney.edu.au