• Faculty of Medicine

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

A unique opportunity to utilise your strong leadership and exceptional communication skills to lead and manage the communications function in the newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine & Behavioural Sciences (HMBS). 

In this role you will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing review of integrated communications and engagement activities which aim to promote our achievements and research endeavours, effectively engage our stakeholders (internal and external); and will play a key role in contributing to the strategic and operational objectives of the faculty, its stakeholders and The University. 

You will be responsible for the supervision, development and performance of a team of experienced communication and engagement specialists and will report to the Senior Manager Marketing and Communications. You will work closely with key personnel in the HMBS Faculty, including the Faculty Executive team, UQ Marketing and Communication, Advancement and key central teams, and stakeholders in the Faculty’s Schools, Centres and Institutes. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Strategic Planning, Development and Implementation:

• Team Leadership and Development

• Content Creation and Management

• Stakeholder and Partner Engagement

• Relationship Building

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

About the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

The newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS) will be an interdisciplinary powerhouse of innovation and collaboration to lead integrated solutions to the needs of the communities we serve locally and globally. UQ offers one of the widest ranges of health and behavioural sciences programs of any Australian university, and the ambition for this new Faculty will be to will be to leverage its unified suite of esteemed schools, institutes and centres to unlock opportunities within UQ and with external partners.

About You  

• Postgraduate degree and relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education/training.

• At least five years’ experience in a communications, marketing or related management position with extensive experience in developing and implementing successful, integrated plans. A thorough understanding of current communication, marketing, engagement and content techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in analysing trends and adapting services and programs accordingly together with a proven ability to conduct evaluations to enhance service delivery and outcomes and demonstrate return on investment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage human and financial resources within a dynamic and changing environment, developing a high performing implementation culture.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with Integrity, diplomacy and sensitivity in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with staff from within the faculty, its constituent Schools and Centres, and from elsewhere in the University.​

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, Peter Murphy [email protected]

For application queries or a full job description, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday 8th October at 11.00pm AEST (R-43433). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 14h October.