Research Communications Officer

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Apply locations Melbourne time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR36482

Research Communications Officer

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until March 2027

• Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As the Research Communications Officer, you will contribute to a variety of projects that increase the Centre's external presence across a range of audiences, including schools, government, and the community. You will work closely with the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer, Manager of Communications and Engagement, and Outreach and Partnerships Officer in seeking broader community exposure of the Centre's research outcomes and activities and developing additional enhancements to outreach programs offered by the Centre.

The position is situated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The Centre is a significant international, multidisciplinary and multi-institutional project. It consists of nine university nodes: The University of Melbourne, Monash University, Swinburne University, Western Sydney University, QUT, Queensland University, University of Sydney, and UNSW Sydney.

In this varied role, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of a strategic communications, outreach and engagement plan for the Centre.

• Support the coordination of internal and external events, both in-person and online, including event management, promotion and logistics.

• Coordinate the promotion of Centre research to government, industry and schools, using a range of digital communications channels.

• Contribute to the production, distribution and monitoring of media and social media content such as promotional videos, explainer videos, podcasts, interviews, and event recordings.

• Provide business and administrative support to the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer and contribute to the Centre as part of the Operations team.

If you are self-motivated, eager to sink your teeth into exciting projects, and pride yourself on your high accuracy and attention to detail, we would love to hear from you

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, broadcasting/video production or event management; or extensive experience in relevant roles, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or education/training.

• Demonstrated experience in program or events management and a commitment to the delivery of quality service to event participants.

• Strong skills in video production and editing, graphic design, and/or an up-to-date working knowledge of using social media in a professional and/or academic context.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills consistent with dealing with a diverse range of people and a commitment to quality service, including the ability to work as part of a small team.

• A high level of self-motivation and initiative and an ability to provide creative solutions to problems.

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

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