Job no: 0063033
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
School: School of Culture and Communication
Salary: UOM 4 – $76,901 – $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super
- Build your career in Journalism at the Centre for Advancing Journalism
- Gain valuable experience in a dynamic newsroom environment
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate of Journalism at the University to work for up to one year in our Journalism newsroom as an Editorial Assistant, made possible by the May and Romeo Schiavon Journalism Fund.
As an Editorial Assistant, you will play a vital role in producing online publications for the Centre for Advancing Journalism (CAJ), including The Citizen, The Global Citizen, and The Junction, among others as directed. You will also compile and publish The Advancer, the Centre’s monthly newsletter, and manage social media updates for CAJ events when needed.
Collaborating with the School’s Events and Engagement Officer, you will support the organisation and delivery of events and activities related to the publications you work on.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Compile and publish The Advancer (CAJ newsletter) on a monthly basis.
- Assist where required on other publications, including The Citizen, The Junction, and The Global Citizen.
- Working with the Marketing and Communications team, develop publicity material for CAJ publications, maintain the CAJ website, and assist with operating CAJ social media channels.
- Working with the Events and Engagement Officer, support the organisation and delivery of CAJ events.
- Undertake general administrative duties as required to support the operations of the CAJ newsroom.
Who We Are Looking For
If you are a recent Journalism graduate at the University of Melbourne eager to gain valuable experience in a dynamic newsroom environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vibrant team.
You will also have:
- Completion (or approaching completion) of a Journalism program at the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years.
- Strong literacy in computer and social media and digital apps and platforms.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to inclusivity in all aspects of their work.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and to maintain professional working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage one’s own time effectively, administer multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines successfully.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – School of Culture and Communication
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. 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.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 11 JULY 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: 0063033_Editorial Assistant_PD.pdf
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