Macsys Media and Communications Manager

**Job no**: 0042607
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.5 FTE); Continuing (Research Contingent)
**Faculty**:Science
**Department/School**:School of BioSciences
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- **Utilise your experience in developing communication strategies for science impact to promote our research**:

- **Competitive salary package with a range of benefits including generous personal, parental and cultural leave**:

- **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**
As the Media and Communications Manager, you will develop and maintain the public profile of MACSYS and inform the Australian public and the national and international press through press releases, media events, social media, and podcasts.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Promote MACSYS research in the media (general and industry) through established channels such as public broadcasters and print media, and science media including publications such as The Conversation.
- Produce online video content for YouTube and other social media platforms.
- Support and contribute to the Centre’s Community and Outreach program, and Research Translation Portfolios.

**Who We Are Looking For**
We are seeking a tech-savvy Media and Communications Manager who has a high level of self-motivation and initiative when completing and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. You will pay great attention to detail and can work both independently and as part of a diverse multi-institutional team.

You will also have:

- Completion of a degree qualification in a media-related discipline and subsequent relevant work experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience using Adobe software (including Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office software.
- Demonstrated experience in building an audience on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

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

**Your New Team - The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS)**
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is the world’s largest focused research initiative in mathematical biology. MACSYS brings together mathematical, computational, and biological scientists to generate the mathematics and computational technologies required to make biology predictive; establish mathematical whole cell models (WCMs) for in silico biology as a powerful complement to traditional in vivo and in vitro approaches; tackle fundamental biological problems; and establish a world-leading research and biotechnology translation environment. MACSYS will have a strong emphasis on equity and diversity in research, training, and outreach.
- The Centre is a significant international, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional project. The Centre is headquartered at the University of Melbourne and operates at a Node at each of its 5 university partners and collaborates with 13 Partner Organisations from Australia and overseas. Over seven years, MACSYS will receive $35M of funding from the ARC, as well as over $9.2M of cash contributions and more than $37.1M of in-kind support from all Participating Organisations.

**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

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