Communications Officer

3 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0053131
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time 0.4 FTE - Wednesdays onsite and other to be negotiated; Fixed-term contract ending 31st Dec 2025
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department**:Centre for Cancer Research
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
- **Make a meaningful contribution to cancer research by developing communications, leading community engagement, and organising events.**:

- **Dynamic role at the forefront of genomics innovation, bringing impactful communication strategies to life and fostering philanthropic partnerships for cutting-edge cancer genome discovery and personalised medicine initiatives.**:

- **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**
The Communications Officer at UMCCR, part of the University of Melbourne, supports cancer genomics research and personalised medicine. The role involves developing communications, managing partnerships, and coordinating events, requiring strong organisational and creative skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and publishing UMCCR newsletters, managing social media communications, drafting Pursuit and media stories, maintaining the UMCCR website, and organising and delivering events and seminars.
- Assist with consumer engagement related activities and events.
- Support UMCCR in activities associated with philanthropy and Advancement.
- Collate data for and draft: annual reports; Advancement/philanthropy partnership reports; and reporting for the Illumina partnership.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- An undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, event management, or related field.
- Highly developed skills in written communication across a range of media, social media and academic frameworks, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and flexibly, both in a team and independenty.
- Relevant computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, video editing, desktop / web publishing and file / database creation and management.

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 & Health Sciences, a cornerstone of excellence, boasts an impressive research legacy and holds the prestigious position of the University of Melbourne's largest faculty. With an astounding research revenue of over $420 million in 2021, we are at the forefront of health research in Australia. Our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship is underlined by $85 million in commercialisation and government income, along with notable investments in intellectual property assets.

**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.

**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.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the.

**Advertised**: 22 Jan 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 12 Feb 2024

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