Engagement and Content Officer

• Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (until end of June 2027)
• Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
• School: Melbourne Dental School
• Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

Shape and amplify the Melbourne Dental School’s voice through rich multimedia content and events in collaboration with leading teaching academics and researchers

Apply now to lead impactful communications that elevate the School’s profile, people, and student experience

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

• The University of Melbourne
• We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

• Your next career opportunity
• You will lead engaging communications that showcase the Melbourne Dental School’s education, research and student experience across diverse channels. You will design content, campaigns and events that connect staff, students and partners, while building your expertise within a world-leading health sciences faculty.

What you will deliver:

Develop and implement an engagement and communications strategy aligned with the School’s strategic plan.

Support the planning and delivery of key events, including townhalls, showcases, and public-facing activities, with targeted promotion.

Create, edit and publish multimedia content across web, social media, newsletters, video and print channels.

Manage the School’s website, intranet and social media presence, ensuring accurate, timely and engaging content.

Collaborate with faculty and university Communications teams and uphold University brand standards.

You may be a great fit if you:

Hold a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations, business or a related discipline.

Bring demonstrated experience producing multimedia content and creative assets for campaigns and publications.

Use Adobe Creative Cloud and web content management systems confidently for video, design and digital publishing.

Apply strong organisational and project management skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Coordinate events from planning through delivery, ensuring polished experiences and aligned messaging.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

• What we offer you!
• We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

• Your new team – Melbourne Dental School
• You will join the Melbourne Dental School, renowned for excellence in dental education, clinical training and translational research within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Based at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, you will work closely with academics, professional staff and clinical partners to highlight impactful work that benefits communities. You will be part of a values-driven culture that champions collaboration, innovation and student-centred education, while offering strong support for your professional growth.

• Be Yourself
• The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
• We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au .

Application essentials:

Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

For queries related to this specific position, contact Joanna Bouyesi at joanna.bouyesi@unimelb.edu.au

For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: 9 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

PD_JR-018421 Engagement and Content Officer.docx

PD_JR-018421 Engagement and Content Officer.pdf