Communications Officer - Donor Experience team

at  University of New South Wales

Job no: 530065
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Marketing / Communications, Fundraising / Philanthropy

BENEFITS AND CULTURE:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 2 February 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 17 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS:

The core focus of the Communications Officer, within the Division of Societal Impact, Equity & Engagement is to provide operational support in the delivery of a robust donor stewardship program. Collaborating effectively with colleagues across the Division, Faculties and other areas across the University, this role plays an integral part in delivering a wide range of donor communications. With a focus on but not limited to Donor Impact report creation, this role will help to nurture our donors so they feel acknowledged and recognised, are engaged in the life of our community and give again if they have the capacity.
The role of Communications Officer reports to the Senior Development Manager, Donor Experience and has no direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Craft meaningful, engaging articles and impact reports to show the wide-ranging impact of philanthropy, by interviewing students, donors and researchers and liaising with internal stakeholders, contractors and designers
• Help build on stewardship engagement strategies and touchpoints for a wide range of donor segments.
• Create and manage the delivery of stewardship activities focused on helping our donors feel valued, loyal and inspire to give further.
• Help with the project management and production of the Division’s Impact Newsletter, focused on creating meaningful engagement with all donors.
• Using data and insights, apply a continuous improvement mindset to all communications.
• Manage adhoc requests for donor stewardship and draft briefing material for senior staff for important stewardship activities.
• Provide high level support to the Senior Development Manager, Donor Experience and Head of Donor Experience.