Engagement and Communications Officer

Position Details

• Five-year contract I Full Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 I $94,456 - $100,710 pa | 17% Super
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About the Role

The Engagement and Communications Officer supports the profile, reach and impact of the Factory of the Future through the delivery of engaging communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement activities. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the role coordinates events, digital content, promotional initiatives and industry engagement activities that support Flinders Factory of the Future’s strategic objectives and strengthen its reputation and connections.

In this position, you will also:

• Coordinate industry engagement activities, events, workshops and site visits
• Develop engaging content across digital, social media and marketing channels
• Manage the Flinders Factory of the Future’s digital presence and communications
• Build stakeholder relationships and support reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement

About You

You are a proactive and highly organised communications and engagement professional with strong written communication skills and a talent for creating engaging, audience-focused content. You bring experience coordinating events, digital communications and stakeholder engagement activities, and are confident working across multiple projects and deadlines. You build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, using initiative, sound judgement and attention to detail to achieve high-quality outcomes.

As an Engagement and Communications Officer, you will also demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications in marketing, communications, public relations, events management or a related discipline, with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience developing and delivering communications and marketing content across digital channels, including websites, social media, newsletters and email marketing
• Experience coordinating events, stakeholder engagement activities and promotional initiatives, including planning, logistics and evaluation
• Experience using a range of content management, CRM, social media, email marketing and design platforms (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools).

About Flinders Factory of the Future:

Flinders Factory of the Future is a transdisciplinary advanced manufacturing Research Hub connecting industry with world-class research, expertise and emerging technologies. Through practical, evidence-based solutions, the Factory helps manufacturers embrace Industry 5.0, improve productivity and workforce capability, and achieve sustainable growth. It also provides a platform for technology providers and industry partners to collaborate, demonstrate innovation and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place.  We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description:
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating events, site visits, stakeholder engagement activities and promotional initiatives, including planning, logistics, risk management, delivery and post-event evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience managing digital communication platforms and channels, including websites, social media and email marketing systems, with the ability to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Sound understanding of marketing, branding and digital communication principles, with the ability to develop and deliver communications that align with organisational objectives, brand standards and stakeholder needs.
  • Well-developed stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, influence outcomes and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines simultaneously, exercising initiative, sound judgement and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience using a range of communication, marketing and design tools, including content management systems, social media platforms, email marketing software, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent platforms.
• This position is open to domestic candidates. For more information regarding this position, please contact Carolyn Ramsey.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

13 Sept 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.