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As Marketing & Promotions Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of marketing projects aimed to promote student engagement for the Department of Rural Health (UONDRH).

In this role you will:

• Be accountable for the delivery of UONDRH’s ongoing marketing strategy, student engagement initiatives, and reporting.
• Create engaging social media content and effectively manage social accounts to foster growth and drive increased engagement.
• Organise community engagement activities, events, and campaigns.

This fixed term position is full time until December 2024 and you can choose to be based from one of seven sites; Tamworth, Moree, Armidale, Inverell, Taree, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie, and will be based at one of these sites.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong track record supporting and implementing marketing plans and projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to competing deadlines.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $82,707 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH) is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health under its Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program to offer health students the opportunity to train in rural and remote communities via a network of training facilities.

The UONDRH deliver several programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities within the North West, New England and Mid North Coast regions.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business or similar; or extensive relevant experience and specialist expertise; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
2. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
3. Ability to generate a strong sense of team spirit, co-operation and collaboration within and across teams.
4. Ability to work collaboratively and bring together staff and students from different areas to participate in Department or University wide initiatives.
5. Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation of marketing plans, activities, and initiatives, including for social media platforms.
6. Clear written communications skills, including content writing skills for diverse audiences.
7. Current drivers’ license

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Leanne Brown, Deputy Director UONDRH via email at leanne.brown@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Monday 26 June 2023 at 11.59pm AEST

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