Communications and Stakeholder Specialist

The University Of Melbourne

Parkville, Melbourne, VIC

Marketing Communications (Marketing and Communications)

Other (Education and Training)

Full time

UoM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super

Position Number: 0065615

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 18 months

Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing

Salary: UoM 8—$119,742–$129,607 p.a. plus 17% super

Shape the future of healthcare / Collaborate with leading academics / Develop impactful engagement strategies

Apply now to lead communications for groundbreaking health impact projects at a world-class university

Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and well-being programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

As a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in implementing the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences' strategy to address profound health challenges. You'll develop and deliver stakeholder and communications strategies for key projects, working closely with academic leads and diverse stakeholders. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while honing your expertise in strategic communications and stakeholder management.

Your responsibilities will include

Develop Compelling Communications: Create vision-selling value propositions and adapt messages for various audiences and formats.

Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and map stakeholders, set engagement goals, and monitor efforts for continuous improvement.

Plan and Execute Communications Strategies: Deliver proactive communications and engagement activities to meet strategic objectives.

Provide Expert Advice: Support academic leads with communications activities and plans.

Build Strong Relationships: Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced communications professional with a proven track record in designing impactful stakeholder engagement strategies, possessing strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

You may also:

Have extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.

Possess high-level competency in stakeholder mapping and analysis methodologies.

Hold a degree in a relevant area such as communications, public policy, or marketing.

Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Have experience in complex decision-making requiring high levels of expertise.

Show a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders.

For further information, please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including

Supportive, flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services, including Bupa health insurance

Health and well-being services, including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses

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Feel free to contact Kim Groizard 61390353218 or send an email titled Reasonable Adjustments to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au