Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Job Reference: 1473446

About the Role:

Curtin University’s Property’s team is looking for a creative and proactive Communications and Engagement Coordinator.

Who plays a key part in delivering high-quality communication and engagement activities that enhance awareness, minimise disruption, and promote Curtin’s campus, services and major projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering communication plans whilst working closely with Properties, Facilities and Development (PF&D) team members to obtain the information required for successful communications
• Write, edit and produce engaging content across digital and traditional channels such as web, social, electronic direct mail campaigns (eDMs), print and presentations
• Use digital tools and visual storytelling to drive effective engagement
• Coordinating events, that support PF&D initiatives
• Ensure all content aligns with Curtin’s brand, values and style guidelines
• Evaluate communication effectiveness and continuously improving engagement outcomes
• Working closely h Corporate Relations and a range of internal and external stakeholders

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience delivering communication and engagement strategies in a complex environment
• Strong writing skills and the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences
• Experience managing digital channels and producing high-quality content
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a solutions-focused mindset
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is desirable.

Role Requirements:
Properties, Facilities & Development – Your new team:

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The department is responsible for the planning, delivery, maintenance and operation of great places where people come first. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, and personal development opportunities.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume
• Cover letter, outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), 11 March 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.