University of Melbourne Hiring for Content & Engagement Advisor – Research Innovation & Commercialisation at Parkville, Victoria, Australia Full Time

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months

Department/School: Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation

Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137- $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape the future of university startup and commercialisation storytelling as a skilled strategic content creator,
• Utilise your exceptional engagement skills and community-building expertise to help grow our University’s startup and venture community.
• $115,137- $124,622, 17% super, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About The Role

Join our vibrant new team working closely with the University’s new startup and ventures teams, including the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre as well as the University and faculty marketing and communications team.

As a leader in specialised content and community engagement, your focus will be on supporting research translation through entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialization. ing directly to the Head of Engagement & Community, UMC, you will spearhead the creation of compelling editorial, digital and social content, and media materials, as well as design and deliver impactful community engagement initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the production of high-quality and timely startup and venture content for various internal and external channels, including news pieces, opinion pieces, websites, Pursuit, and social media platforms.
• Conducting interviews and writing engaging case studies on commercialization, startups, and ventures for diverse audiences and channels, including video production management.
• Coordinating and managing the creation of new content, editing existing content, and regular updates to commercialisation website pages and social media channels.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an agile content creation professional, passionate about supporting university startups, commercialisation, and the startup and innovation ecosystem in Australia and globally. You are a self-starter with excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail. You’ll be able to utilise your exceptional communication and client service skills to build relationships, manage stakeholders and partnership collaborations.

You will also have:

• Proven expertise in creating quality content and communications project management experience within a large organisation. 
• Relevant experience in content, engagement, and communications, along with a tertiary qualification in communications, finance, business, or related disciplines
• Adaptable and open to embracing challenges in a fast-paced environment, with a growth mindset and some experience in navigating ambiguity to achieve business goals.
• Skilled in making complex decisions that demand high levels of expertise and judgment.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation

Research, Innovation, and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. 

What we offer you!

In addition to joining our innovative team, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Be yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information please visit our Reconciliation page.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.