(HEO7) $98, 343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation will apply

Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Adelaide CBD 

Full-time fixed term contract until 31 December 2025 

Join an Historic Transformation in Higher Education 

Contribute to one of the most significant changes to Australian higher education over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University. 

About the role  

You will work closely with relevant project teams, Domains and Domain leadership, and the Integration Management Office (IMO) to execute communications that support the new Adelaide University’s key strategic objectives, program milestones and decisions (including change communications), co-creation activities, and transition updates.  You will be aligned to one or more Domains, providing expert Domain management through the development and execution of communication strategy.  

You will focus on internal audiences (staff and current students); however, it will work closely with the relevant Domains within the Integration Management Office, including the Market and Partner Engagement Domain, for external audience communication related to the transition process.  

Core Responsibilities  

• Research, write, edit, and analyse accessible content for project communication channels (intranet, newsletters, website) focused on Adelaide University transition updates, specific activities, and decisions. 
• Prepare and tailor change communication materials, briefing notes, videos, and introductory messages for Domain Leads and senior university staff.
• Coordinate and execute Domain engagement activities, including staff briefings and co-creation events, and manage content in platforms like IdeaPlace to enhance stakeholder involvement. 
• Advise and collaborate with Domain Leads, stakeholders, and Deloitte Change Partner on communication strategies, fostering alignment with strategic objectives. 
• Project support and coordination, track progress on communications plans, and maintain strong relationships with University staff and the IMO to drive program success and model effective teamwork. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, journalism, communications, project management or a related discipline, along with demonstrated experience in a comparable senior role in a complex organisation 
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, together with experience in relating to and influencing managers and negotiating with staff across all levels of an organisation 
• Expert content development and editing skills, with the ability to unearth an interesting story and to interpret complex information and communicate it for different audiences 
• Highly developed organisational and project management skills and experience in managing multiple priorities, projects and resources within tight timelines.  

About the new Adelaide University 

The new Adelaide University  will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world’s top 100 universities  

Why join us?  

This is a unique chance to be part of a historic project, helping to shape the future of Adelaide University and gain career-defining experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on the future of higher education in Australia, apply now to join our team.  

Express your interest now! 

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.  

Please address your cover letter to Hinnd Ahmadie, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact please contact The University of Adelaide HR IMO Team hr_imo@adelaide.edu.au using job reference number 515700.