Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $89,134 – $102,600 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

• Be part of Australia's #1 university
• Use your creative flair and skills to develop engaging content, events and outreach for a world leading school of public policy
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city's doorstep

About us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The college hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

Located within CAP, the Crawford School of Public Policy is a known and reputable brand with a long tradition of external collaboration with research and policy communities, and those affected by public policy. Crawford is recognised as Australia's premier public policy school with world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia. 

About the role
Crawford's Engagement and Communication team is responsible for developing and implementing the strategy and communication support for the school to actively engage with global audiences. The team provides expert advice and services to enhance and protect the Crawford brand through storytelling, compelling content, engaging events and stakeholder relations. The Communication and Engagement Officer will plan, develop and execute a comprehensive and strategic program of events, marketing and communication activities.  

What we can offer you
Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits including​:

• ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases.
• We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility).
• We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring and upskilling opportunities.
• We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. We offer generous paid parental leave entitlements for up to 32 weeks.
• We have on-site gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.
• We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.
• ANU offers salary sacrificing benefits including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more!
• We offer affordable onsite parking.
• ANU has a supporting, challenging and motivating culture.
• We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds and identities.
• We care about your wellbeing, with access to additional leave, the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options. 

To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Acting School Manager, Alison Cumming Thom – Alison.Cumming-Thom@anu.edu.au 

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

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 is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to apply
If you consider your skills and abilities match the requirements of the job and this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you.  

Your application will need to include:

• your resume
• the contact details of two referees
• a statement in 700 words or less telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications make you the best person for the job.  

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.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.