Communications Officer

About The Role

The Communications Officer contributes to the university’s objectives by developing engaging, purposeful content and communications for staff, students, and external audiences. Reporting to the Deputy Director of University Communications, the Officer collaborates closely with Communication Managers, colleagues, and stakeholders to support the university through the creation and delivery of content across key communications channels.

About You

• Proven experience leveraging multiple communications channels to achieve strategic objectives.
• Strong writing, content creation, and editing skills, producing on-brand content for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality communications materials under tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and act on emerging communications opportunities.
• Effective team player, collaborating productively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining positive relationships.
• Background in communications, marketing, media relations, journalism, or social media roles.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on

Applications Close : Sunday 9 November

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting / carer policies to support work‑life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world‑class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact or call . Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action : Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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