Marketing Officer (Communications and Engagement)

Position Details

• Full-Time | Fixed term until 30 June 2030




• Higher Education Officer Level 5| $84,599 - $93366 p.a.




• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country




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About the Role

Working collaboratively with project teams, the Digital Marketing and Data Lead and other marketing staff, the Marketing Officer (Communications and Engagement) will contribute to the delivery of marketing, communications and project promotions across the CareSearch, Group’s nationally funded projects.

The incumbent develops and disseminates content through a range of channels and contributes to building awareness, utilisation and impact of the CareSearch Group’s digital products, resources and services among palliative care audiences.

The role is also responsible for:

• The development of newsletters, blogs, media-style content, pieces for external communications, case studies and promotional materials.




• Supporting the planning and delivery of webinars, workshops, conferences and stakeholder events.




• Building and maintaining productive relationships with external providers (e.g. printers) and services and organisations involved with the project’s activities.




• Preparing communications and promotions for use by project staff, partners and external organisations.




• Coordinating communications between project teams, advisory groups and external partners.

Please refer to the attached position description, for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through the creation of engaging content across multiple digital platforms, embracing ethical tech and reaching varied audiences.

About You

Having completed a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media, business, journalism or a related discipline, you create engaging content across multiple channels, whilst working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and projects. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills and your ability to describe and document intended outcomes and measures, demonstrate your ability to resonate with different audiences.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in coordinating events, workshops and/or webinars that support stakeholder relationships and sector networking.




• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.




• Initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.




• Experience using Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly InDesign, and other and digital collaboration tools.




• An understanding of the health and social sector (Desirable).

College ofHealth and Enablement

At the College ofHealth and Enablement, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caringin the world through an exceptional student learning experience.Atthe College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you’ve found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don’t just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So,why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options




• Flexible working arrangements




• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program




• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers




• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.




• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campushealth care services,gymandchildcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia).




• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan




• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

These include:

• Flinders University will require a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.




• SA: Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

29 Sept 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

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