Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the role
If you are a proactive, collaborative, and creative communications professional looking to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
As Communications Advisor, you will support the Student Experience team to deliver strategic and impactful communications that engage students, educators and staff, and build, protect and inspire the RMIT story.
Under the direction of the Communications Manager, you will contribute to the planning, creation and delivery of communication campaigns, content and stories that support key organisational processes and priorities and enhance the student experience.
Working collaboratively with University Communications team members and stakeholders across the University, you will craft engaging content that profile our staff and students for internal and external channels, including websites, email and social media, helping to inform, inspire and connect with diverse audiences.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Experience in a customer, consumer or membership-focused communications function.
Experience supporting the planning, production and delivery of communications activities and content.
Strong professional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to write for different audiences and channels.
Experience working with multiple communications platforms such as website, email management tools and social media.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support multiple projects at a time.
Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data and information to support continuous improvement.
Experience working within a large, complex organisation is desirable.
Qualifications:
A degree or equivalent in Communications, PR, Journalism or similar, and relevant professional experience.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Engagement portfolio is responsible for the University’s key engagement functions including communications, advancement (philanthropy and alumni), marketing, student recruitment and digital experience.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Christie Byrne (Communications Manager) via email at [email protected]. Please do not send your application to this contact.
Position Description – Communications Advisor
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28 July 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
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