- Drive staff engagement through impactful communications
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Shape communications that inform and engage.
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17% super, generous annual, personal, and life leave, health & fitness discounts
Join us as a Communications Coordinator Internal and help shape how we connect, inform and engage staff across the University. Working with stakeholders from across the organisation, you'll coordinate and deliver communication initiatives that support key priorities, strengthen engagement and enhance the employee experience.
From writing impactful stories and creating multimedia content to managing digital communication channels and supporting major initiatives, you'll play a key role in ensuring staff receive clear, relevant and engaging communications. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys variety, collaboration and meaningful work.
In this role you will:
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Develop and implement communications plans to help people work smarter, create connection, influence behaviours and enhance the University’s reputation.
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Assist in communication planning and coordinate activities with stakeholders.
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Develop and deliver staff communications, including intranet news, enewsletters, allstaff emails, Staff Forums, and other materials as required.
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Work with teams to create, design and edit written, photo and video content.
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Ensure staff communication channels are up-to-date, relevant and user friendly.
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Analyse, report on and monitor the success of communications.
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Work as part of interdisciplinary project teams on key initiatives to support unit business plans.
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Encourage and promote a culture that embraces change, collaboration, engagement, customer service, communication, continuous improvement and accountability.
This Full-time Fixed-term for 12 months, is at a HEW 6 and located at Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
You will have:
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A degree with/or at least 2-3 years’ experience in communications; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
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Demonstrated success planning, executing and evaluating communication strategies in a large institution
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to build successful relationships.
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Experience developing and maintaining internal communication channels to best practice.
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Ability to work in a high-volume environment and manage competing priorities and stakeholder demands.
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Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture.
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
The Communications and Engagement Unit forms part of the Engagement and Equity Division at the University of Newcastle. Under the guidance of the University’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan, Communications and Engagement lead on the University’s paid, owned and earned strategies focused on building brand and protecting reputation. This includes staff communication, contentious and crisis communications, community partnerships, social and media engagement, events, and brand management.
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
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Remuneration of Higher Education Worker Level 6 + 17% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
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Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
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Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
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A range of support and wellbeing programs.
For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.
Important information before you apply:
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If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
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Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
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Your application must include:
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Your resume.
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A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
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A statement addressing each of the essential criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description).
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Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating communication plans and strategies that support organisational objectives, drive engagement, influence behaviours and enhance organisational reputation within a large and complex environment.
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Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan, create and deliver engaging communications across multiple channels and formats, including digital, written, photographic and video content.
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Demonstrated experience managing and improving internal communication channels, including intranet and email platforms (preferably Microsoft 365 and SharePoint), with the ability to monitor, analyse and report on communication effectiveness and user engagement.
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams. Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, continuous improvement and fostering a respectful, collaborative workplace culture.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to [email protected].
We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:
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Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
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Referee checks
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Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role
Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.
As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.
The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.
Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance – it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.
For specific position enquiries, please contact Chris Breaden, Senior Manager Corporate Communications on [email protected].
Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected] Please note, we do not accept email applications.
Closing date: Monday 10 August 2026 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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