Description:
- 493086
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
- Innovation Centre
- Professional Level 6
- Full-Time
- UniSC Innovation, UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 6, $92,964 - $100,603 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join UniSC Innovation and help shape the future of entrepreneurship! You’ll drive engagement for our business incubator, Collider, by managing communications, marketing, and events that connect startups, students, and industry leaders. From crafting strategic communication plans to delivering impactful events and overseeing social media, you'll play a key role in fostering a vibrant innovation community. If you’re a creative communicator with a passion for startups and business growth, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit us online UniSC Innovation
You will
- manage internal and external communications on behalf of the unit as well as communications for the programs and events associated with Collider
- assume responsibility for developing communication plans, event planning and delivery, social media, marketing, and media liaison, overseeing the unit’s web presence, and managing the systems required for effective communications with internal and external audiences; and
- actively participate in strategy and team planning discussions, providing specific input into marketing and engagement activities.
About you
You’re a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, allowing you to craft clear, creative messaging and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your high-level organisational skills enable you to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting workloads with ease. With a proven ability to collaborate across all levels of an organisation, you excel at building relationships and ensuring seamless communication in a fast-paced environment.
You will possess:
- completion of a degree in communication, marketing, business or equivalent combined with at least 5 years subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent experience and /or
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website.
Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 18 April 2025.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume , and a response to selection criteria . Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
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:
Jasmine Vreugdenburg
Director, UniSC Innovation
Email: jvreugdenburg@usc.edu.au
Discover UniSC
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.