Public Engagement Officer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

The Garvan Research Foundation was founded in 1981 and is the fundraising and marketing arm of the Institute, raising awareness and vital funds from individuals, trusts and foundations and corporate and community groups.


The Foundation's income has grown from a fundraising base of $110,000 in its first year to more than $48 million in approximately half of the Institute's total income.

The remarkable success of the Foundation's activities is having a catalytic impact on our researchers' ability to make scientific contributions that will ultimately lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatments and prevention for a range of diseases.


The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health.

Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease.

From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.


THE OPPORTUNITY
The Marketing and Communications team is a service provider to the entire Institute. We provide crucial support for teams within the Foundation to achieve their donor acquisition, engagement, retention and conversion targets.

We support researchers and the executive with their marketing and communications needs, and are at the forefront of building the Garvan brand and public profile.


Sitting within the Marketing and Communications team, the Public Engagement Officer will deliver Garvan's Public Engagement Program with the ultimate aim of attracting support for Garvan's medical research.

A key function of the role is to build Garvan's audience and donor base and raise the profile of Garvan among new and exisiting audiences.


The Public Engagement Officer will be required to develop, implement and tailor events, tours and educational opportunities to various stakeholders, including but not limited to general public, donors, VIPs, partners, corporate and government visitors.

They will develop new opportunities to engage the public with Garvan's research.


The Public Engagement Officer will be an expert communicator and public presenter with experience in scientific or health communications, and relationship or client management.

They will have impeccable attention to detail and take pride in developing and evaluating (from start to finish) a critical program that serves every arm of the business.


Salary:
$80k + 10.5% super + salary packaging

Employment Type:
Full time permanent opportunity

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities include:

  • Proactively communicating the importance of community investment in Garvan's work through the coordination and delivery of the Public Engagement Program which consists of:


Public Seminars-
  • Public Tours-
  • External Presentations-
  • Generating a significant and measurable number of new leads for the Garvan database:
  • Inspiring support and expressions of interest through all public-facing activities;-
  • Seeking and measuring feedback from visitors.-
  • Proactively seeking out new opportunities to promote Garvan's work to target demographics;-
  • Developing, coordinating and delivering compelling and polished bespoke or small group tours as required across the Foundation and the Institute:
  • Confirming speakers and laboratory/facility access;-
  • Developing detailed and accurate run sheets;-
  • Briefing all relevant staff;-
  • Facilitating tours-
  • Working with the Garvan Events Officer on related events:
  • Briefing the Events Officer about event logistic requirements-
  • Working closely with scientists to ensure their presentations are engaging, on brand and accessible for a general audience.
  • Providing exemplary customer service expertise to the public to provide a welcoming initial contact with Garvan
  • Strategy, planning and reporting of public engagement activities:
  • Contributing to the development of yearly strategic plans, area work plans and projects;-
  • Measuring performance and regularly reporting on success and areas for development.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in science highly desirable and qualifi

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