Events & Communication Officer

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Work type:Continuing
Location:Canberra / ACT
Categories:Professional

Classification: ANU Officer Level 5 (Administration)
Salary package: $ 74,782 to $ 81,579 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

• Play a key role in the communication and promotion of student focused transformative learning abroad programming
• Become part of a dynamic team with a positive and collaborative culture
• Have the opportunity to collaborate with international university partners
• Opportunities to develop your skills across a range of events and communication channels

Position overview

An opportunity exists for a motivated individual in a role that supports the promotion and communication of exciting student focused learning abroad opportunities and activities at the Australian National University and partner universities.  

Global Programs (GP) are a specialist team who are accountable for the implementation, delivery, and support of learning abroad programming at the Australian National University. The team provides support to colleges, students, and other stakeholders in the provision of credit bearing international study experiences for both ANU students going abroad and international students wishing to come to ANU as non-award exchange or study abroad students. Global Programs also manage the Universities learning abroad funding including OS-HELP, New Colombo Plan and the ANU Vice Chancellors Coursework Travel Grants.

The Events and Communication Officeris responsible for the promotion and communication of Learning Abroad opportunities at ANU and partner universities. Working with the ANU Colleges and the wider International Strategy Portfolio, the Officer coordinates and publishes updated information for the ANU Global Programs team through a variety of media including the ANU Global Programs information and application system, ANU websites, social media, email and traditional print publications. The Officer will undertake face-to-face student communications at various stages of application and program processes. 

We welcome applications from self-motivated and highly organised professionals with demonstrated previous experience with event coordination and communication and marketing skillsets. Our ideal candidate will be personable, and able to provide a high level of customer service, with excellent time management and effective verbal and written communication skills. They will be known for their initiative, excellent attention to detail with experience utilising social media platforms for the purpose of program promotion being highly desirable. 

For further information please contact Lyndon Iles, Senior Advisor for Program Development E: lyndon.iles@anu.edu.au  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (listed in the position description).

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised:11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:04 Dec 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time