Communications Officer

9-month full time parental leave contract
Work in Parkville near the CBD, Melbourne Zoo & Queen Victoria Markets
Attractive salary $80,489 - $ 92,355 per annum + super

The communications team is hiring Join us in making a profound impact on child health and care globally

What’s in it for you?

Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
Ongoing career development and training
Wonderful onsite facilities available including showers, changing rooms, free towels and bicycle sheds
Subsidised coffee in our lively café Synapse
Discounted onsite parking for employees
On campus, we have a myriad of retail stores, cafes, restaurants along with a boutique hotel

**The opportunity**:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Communications Officer (CO) to help us amplify our brand and mission to the broader community.

As the CO, you'll work closely with our Senior Communications Manager (SCM) to execute our Media & Communications plan, ensuring our message resonates with audiences far and wide. Your role will involve supporting internal and external stakeholders, implementing media communications strategies, and contributing to our internal communications program.

Your creative and strategic input will be valued as you collaborate on key initiatives, ATL campaigns, brand implementation, and communication assets under the guidance of the SCM. With your genuine interest in child-health research and expertise in media channels like Health Industry, Corporate, and Consumer, you'll take charge of day-to-day activities.

To excel in this role, you should bring experience in communications, whether it be across media, marketing, or community engagement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to create a tangible difference in the lives of children worldwide, driven by your passion for child health research.

As a parental leave cover, you will step into a vital position, ensuring continuity and excellence within our team. Your commitment to a 9-month full-time contract will guarantee the smooth operation of our team, while supporting and uplifting your colleagues during their absence.

**Your responsibilities include**:
Support MCRI marketing and communications plans, research/academic agenda and researchers
Implement and coordinate communications activities, support communication plan priorities and support the execution of key messages relating to organisational initiatives and the strategic plan
(e.g. develop communications plan and support for the launch of new health initiatives or fundraising events, content creation and editing for health publications or media release to support research publication etc.)
Support day to day project management including key stakeholder engagement, and post campaign reviews
Provide input to the integrated marketing & communications plan
Create, monitor and update information where relevant to MCRIs external key stakeholder groups and the community to keep them up to date with activities being undertaken by the Institute

**About you**:
Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in at least one area of communications, media, journalism, marketing or public relations
3+ years’ experience in communications, media, marketing, public relations or other related field
Experience in interacting with junior to senior stakeholders and building fruitful relationships
Self-lead and able to work with agility, maturity and resilience
Social media and online media experience, including media monitoring tools and best-practice
Strong team player, quick to learn and willing to pitch in, able to demonstrate emotional intelligence

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria via the position description

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), u