Position Number: JR-014025
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Onemda : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
School : Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 plus 17% super
Aboriginal-led , Indigenous health centre driving real community outcomes / Strategic communications leadership with broad digital and event remit / Collaborative, values-driven university environment
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role you will lead Onemda’s communications to amplify Indigenous health research, teaching and impact. You will design engaging content, digital channels and events that connect partners, communities and colleagues nationwide.
Develop and manage digital channels, including websites , newsletters, reports, social media, e- flyers, and partner-facing updates.
Showcase fieldwork, journal outputs and staff achievements through timely stories, reports, campaigns, and media opportunities.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in communications, marketing, media, or related fields .
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:
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, 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
Onemda : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing is an Aboriginal-led centre within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. The team integrates research, teaching, policy and community programmes to improve health outcomes in partnership with Indigenous communities. Joining Onemda means working alongside passionate colleagues and national collaborators who value cultural integrity, reciprocity and long-term impact.
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 Korin Korin , our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via [email protected]
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close : 07 July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
PD_JR-014025 Communications Strategist - Onemda.docx
PD_JR-014025 Communications Strategist - Onemda.pdf
