BioCloud Training and Communications Officer

1 week ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

The Training and Communications Officer role at Australian BioCommons is pivotal in coordinating and delivering a national bioinformatics training program, focusing on BioCloud Division's initiatives. The successful candidate will cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, develop training materials, and manage training events to support BioCloud services and projects. This position offers an opportunity to expand communication activities, optimise web presence, and enhance the reach of Australian BioCommons training and services.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing new training materials for bioinformatics platforms in collaboration with technical experts and other subject matter experts (including webinars, workshops and documentation and instructional videos) Working with the BioCloud technical team to produce technical documentation for BioCloud activities and services. Proactively maintaining strong relationships with staff in the Australian BioCommons Hub and affiliated organisations, to keep actively abreast of stakeholder needs.

Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the life science research environment, with experience in computational methods. They should excel in communicating technical concepts effectively, both in writing and orally, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with scientists and the broader research community. Additionally, they should be proactive, capable of identifying and capitalizing on new training opportunities, and adept at managing competing priorities both independently and as part of a team.

You will also have:

Tertiary qualification in life sciences, computational biology or computer science. Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities. Capacity to identify and capitalise on new opportunities to deliver training in collaboration with external providers and local communities. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientists and the broader research community and to understand their needs.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty renowned for its research excellence, teaching, training, and policy leadership across the breadth of medical, biomedical and health science fields.
Led by the Dean, Professor Jane Gunn, the faculty is Australia's overall leader in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, and sits at the heart of a flourishing ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations across Victoria. Partnerships are key to our continued success in education, research and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities.

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.

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.

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