Research Communications Officer

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

**22.8 hours per week**

**Part-Time Ongoing**

**About the Role**

The Research Communications Coordinator plays a key role in delivering compelling, high-quality and innovative communications to help us share the incredible work of our organisation.

With over 250 research projects including more than 100 clinical trials underway at Grampians Health, the Research Communications Officer is a critical part of our dynamic research operations department.

If you thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- **Copywriting**: research and preparation of copy for a range of corporate and communication materials including annual reports, media releases, and marketing collateral. Collaborating with internal teams to turn complex research into clear, relatable messages.
- **Website review and updates** - assistance with regular website review and update and content development e.g. web articles and videos.
- **Electronic communications** - creation and distribution of digital communications including e-newsletters and correspondence related to specific events and initiatives
- **Data Collation** - Lead the production of the GH Annual Research Report including data collation and reporting.

**Skills & Experience**

Proven experience in writing, editing, and proofreading diverse materials for various audiences
. Strong proficiency in computer literacy, including the O365 suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
. Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems
. Knowledge of public healthcare and clinical research, with photography and video production experience considered highly desirable

**Interested?**

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact **Ashleigh Clarke -**Director, Research Operations** on **(03) 5320 8995** for a confidential discussion.
- If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying_

**About Grampians Health**

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services

**Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie
- s Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday
- s Access to Staff Fitness progra
- m Staff rewards and recognition program
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**Ballarat Region**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.