Student Communication Lead (Broadway)

Description Job Title: Student Communication Lead Faculty / School / Unit: Marketing and Communications Unit Job Summary: Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most livable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. About the Team The Marketing and Communication Unit (MCU) takes the lead in developing and delivering strategies that build the UTS brand and amplify the university’s voice in the world. It is responsible for effectively promoting and enhancing the image and reputation of the university through the development and implementation of marketing plans, media and public relations activities, internal communication and corporate identity strategy. MCU has both internal and external clients and delivers services to support them and to promote the overall strategic development of the university. About the Role We are looking for a strategic and creative communications lead to shape how we connect with our students and help them to thrive in all stages of their educational journey. Based in the Strategic Communications team and reporting to the Internal Communications Manager, the Student Communication Lead is responsible for planning, development and delivery of communications that inform, support, connect and inspire our students through the student lifecycle. You will be a valued strategic partner to internal stakeholders including portfolios within the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice‑President (Academic). Working on a broad range of initiatives aligned to the UTS 2030 strategy, you will support the university’s mission to be a student‑centred university. With the support of the Internal Communications Manager, you will design and deliver high quality communications across a variety of internal and social media channels, ensuring these communications are timely, relevant and effective. You will help tell the stories of the university’s impact, increasing student advocacy for the university in the broader community. Key Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering communications across a range of channels and platforms
- Collaborating with team members and internal stakeholders to strategically plan communications and engagement activities, including major student‑facing campaigns
- Managing key student communication channels, with a focus on consistency, quality and clarity of communication
- Providing strategic communications advice and support to internal stakeholders seeking to communicate effectively with students
- Evaluating campaign and channel performance with a focus on continuous improvement Key Selection Criteria 1. Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering effective multi‑channel communication strategies and measuring their success. 2. Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into easy‑to‑understand language, and adapt format, tone and formality for different audiences and platforms. 3. Ability to manage concurrent workstreams and prioritise tasks in a dynamic and deadline‑driven environment. 4. Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within complex environments to achieve common goals. 5. Desirable: demonstrated experience in delivering campaigns through an email marketing platform such as Salesforce Email Studio. 6. Desirable: professional experience within a large educational organisation. Remuneration & Benefits Base Salary Range: $122,640
- $139,674 pa (HEW 8) This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of employee benefits including adaptable work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities. These positions are full‑time and appointments will be made on a continuing basis. UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. All prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender‑based violence. Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qght8