Communications and Project Officer
- Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 6, $90,038 - $97,437 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join UniSC as a Communications and Project Officer and make a meaningful impact in the Academic Support Unit (ASU). Reporting to the Director, Academic Support Unit, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the university to drive engaging internal communications and deliver key projects. In this dynamic role, you’ll craft and edit content, coordinate activities that align with ASU’s priorities, and manage projects that enhance business processes, governance, and compliance. This is your chance to contribute to innovative initiatives, foster staff engagement, and support strategic goals within a progressive and supportive university environment.
You will
- design and deliver staff communications and projects that inspire engagement and collaboration across UniSC;
- shape messaging that supports strategic priorities and promotes values-driven behaviours across the university;
- create clear and detailed project plans, documentation, and reports to ensure excellence at every stage; and
- deliver exceptional experiences for staff and stakeholders, aligned with UniSC’s commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
About you
You're a natural communicator and organiser who thrives on creating clarity and connection. With your talent for crafting compelling content and managing projects, you’ll help amplify the work of the Academic Support Unit and bring its strategic vision to life. You excel at balancing the big picture with the finer details—whether you're coordinating impactful communication strategies, managing projects with precision, or streamlining processes for better outcomes. Your proactive approach to collaboration and continuous improvement ensures you’re always enhancing the experience for stakeholders and delivering quality results. If you're ready to make a difference by supporting our mission and values, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
You will possess:
- Demonstrated expertise in communication, contemporary project management, and administration within large, complex organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and precisely.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with experience in creating and managing effective SharePoint sites.
- Familiarity with the Australian higher education sector is a bonus but not essential.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
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UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 27 January 2025
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Cordelia Jackson
Director, Academic Support Unit
Email: directorasu@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
