Research Communications Officer

• Help to share stories on the scientific research happening in some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes, including Christmas Island and Ulu?u-Kata Tju?a National Park.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed-term basis until the end of December 2027
• Base salary range: Level 6 or Level 7 $87,460 – $106,223. p.a. ($91,833 – $115,008 p.a. from 1 July 2024) plus 17% superannuation, depending on experience and qualification

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Resilient Landscapes Hub is one of four research Hubs under the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program. The Hub provides research to inform management of Australia’s terrestrial and freshwater habitats to promote resilience, sustainability and productive practices. The Resilient Landscapes Hub delivers applied research to support management of Australia’s terrestrial and freshwater habitats, including a focus on bushfire recovery, feral animals and invasive species impacts, and accessible science to assist land managers develop and maintain resilient, sustainable and productive landscapes. The Hub has a budget of $47 million over 6 years. The Hub includes researchers from universities, CSIRO, state government research agencies and a range of other partners.

About the opportunity

In this position, you will assist the Hub Leader and Manager (Communications) to support the communication and adoption of knowledge generated by the NESP Resilient Landscapes Hub to improve decision-making about the management of Australia’s outstanding natural resources.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Communications experience at an appropriate level
• Ability to clearly and effectively understand and translate scientific outcomes into targeted communication products such as factsheets, newsletter stories, content for online/social media channels, and video
• Experience in content management systems and in producing web content, engaging with print and broadcast media, and video production
• Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders such as government agencies, industry bodies, Indigenous groups, environment organisations, community groups, research institutions and the media

Note: Provision of a Current Australian ‘C’ class driver’s licence will be required for the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the responsibilities of this position and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. In preparing your application, you are asked to demonstrate clearly that you meet the selection criteria and relevant skills in a separate two-page document and a current curriculum vitae in support of your application.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 21 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ms Kate Cranney at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please see the position description prior to applying: PD - Research Communications Officer 517314.pdf

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.