Senior Content Marketing Officer

About the Organisation

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a world leader in biomedical discovery, bringing together researchers and clinicians to improve health outcomes for all. Our work in cancer, immunology, genomics and genetic disorders is internationally recognised.

The Garvan Research Foundation is the fundraising and marketing arm of the Institute, raising vital funds and awareness to enable discoveries that lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and cures.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Content Marketing Officer to take ownership of Garvan's social media and content strategy. This senior role blends strategic oversight with hands-on creativity, offering the chance to shape content that inspires action and connects audiences to Garvan's mission, and offers clear opportunities for leadership growth.

You'll lead the overhaul of Garvan's social media presence (organic and paid), aligning content across the Foundation and Institute, and mentoring a talented content producer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead Garvan's content and social media strategy across organic and paid channels, in collaboration with our communications team and digital marketing lead
• Shape and manage the content calendar, aligning messaging across teams
• Translate complex medical research into engaging, audience-friendly content
• Produce high-quality multimedia content (copy, video, graphics, photography)
• Collaborate with researchers, agencies, and fundraising teams to amplify impact
• Provide performance insights, content trends and campaign reporting to guide decision-making
• Mentor and support your direct report, fostering collaboration and creativity

About You

You're a creative and collaborative content leader with your finger on the pulse of digital trends. You'll bring both strategic thinking and hands-on content skills, with the ability to align messaging across teams and channels.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• 3+ years in content marketing, digital marketing, or social media strategy (organic + paid)
• Experience producing and managing multimedia content across platforms
• Strong knowledge of tools such as Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, CMS platforms, Adobe Creative Suite
• Campaign experience, including oversight of agency-delivered paid campaigns
• The ability to analyse content performance and translate insights into action
• A collaborative, team-focused style - open, communicative and aligned
• Leadership experience (or the aspiration to grow into it)

Highly regarded: Experience working in science, health, medical or not-for-profit environments, and the ability to translate complex research into clear, inspiring content.

Why Join Us?

• Shape and own Garvan's content and social strategy during an exciting period of change
• Work with creative freedom, independence, and the chance to define the direction of the role
• Collaborate with a positive, supportive team that values openness and alignment
• Join a social, lively workplace culture — from team lunches to rock climbing and community events

If you're a creative storyteller and digital strategist ready to make an impact in medical research, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now today by submitting your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role.

For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People:

Applications will be reviewed as they're received.

Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.