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Communication & Engagement Officer

• Assist in the creation and implementation of effective communications and engagement plans
• Oversee the social media presence for the Cardiovascular Research Flagship
• Part time (0.5FTE), 3-year fixed term role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Menzies Institute for Medical Research (Menzies), part of the College of Health and Medicine, is one of Australia’s leading health and medical research institutes and is recognised worldwide for its research excellence. At Menzies we have expanded our strength in cardiovascular disease research coordinated through the newly established Cardiovascular Research Flagship. The Flagship is a result of broad stakeholder engagement including community consultation in 2022. Following our launch in late 2023, our goal is to work collaboratively with health professionals, policy makers and the community to develop, implement and evaluate interventions to improve the cardiovascular health of Tasmanians and beyond. This will be achieved through a priority-driven research agenda, focused on two themes of reducing cardiovascular risk and improving cardiovascular clinical outcomes.

The Communication & Engagement Officer for the Cardiovascular Research Flagship will be highly motivated and pro-active working with researchers, policy makers, collaborators and people with lived experience of cardiovascular disease to enhance the research translation and communications efforts of the Flagship. The Communications & Engagement Officer will provide high-level advice, guidance and support across a broad range of communications, marketing and event management functions.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the creation and implementation of effective communications and engagement plans to support the goals of the Cardiovascular Research Flagship and enhance research translation activities.
• Write, edit and distribute content such as press releases, newsletters, social medial posts, website updates, and event invitations.
• Plan, coordinate and promote events such as webinars, seminars, forums, workshops, and other community-based activities.
• Oversee the social media presence for the Cardiovascular Research Flagship, including content planning, posting and engagement.
• Work with the College of Health and Medicine’s Communications Team, including the Menzies’ Communications Manager, to ensure consistency in messaging and use of University and Menzies brand across all communications channels and include appropriate recognition of key partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication and engagement strategies and individual campaigns and events, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience in a related area or and equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education or training.
• Demonstrated experience in a communications and/or marketing position and/or event coordination, where experience across health or science communication in a research environment would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Highly effective writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, interesting and relevant content for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills across a variety of mediums.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to act independently within established guidelines, using discretion and sound judgement, as well as actively participate and contribute to a large team.
• Graphic and webpage design or administration skills highly desirable, with practical application of variety of media support packages, e.g. Vimeo, Canva, YouTube, Social Media, Shutterstock, Campaign Monitor, Photoshop.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $113,029 comprising base salary within the range of $89,091 to $96,606 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the role specific skills, knowledge and experiences.
• For further information about this position, please contact Christine Farmer, Program Manager - Cardiovascular Research Flagship, christine.farmer@utas.edu.au or +61 3 6226 7718
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500490 - Communication and Engagement Officer.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.