Research Communications Officer

at  RMIT University

Overview:
Research Communications Officer
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Full-time, Fixed Term position until March 2027

• Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role
As the Research Communications Officer, you will contribute to a variety of projects that increase the Centre’s external presence across a range of audiences, including to schools, government, and the community. You will work closely with the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer, Manager of Communications and Engagement, and Outreach and Partnerships Officer in seeking broader community exposure of the Centre’s research outcomes and activities and developing additional enhancements to outreach programs offered by the Centre.
The position is situated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The Centre is a significant international, multidisciplinary and multi-institutional project. It consists of nine university nodes, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, Swinburne University, University of Melbourne, Western Sydney University, QUT, Queensland University, University of Sydney and UNSW Sydney.

In this varied role, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of a strategic communications, outreach and engagement plan for the Centre.
• Support the coordination of internal and external events, both in-person and online, including event management, promotion and logistics.
• Coordinate the promotion of Centre research to government, industry and schools, using a range of digital communications channels.
• Contribute to the production, distribution and monitoring of media and social media content such as promotional videos, explainer videos, podcasts, interviews, event recordings.
• Provide business and administrative support to the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer and contribute to the Centre as part of the Operations team.

If you are self-motivated, eager to sink your teeth into exciting projects, and pride yourself on your high accuracy and attention to detail, we would love to hear from you!
To be successful in this position, you will have:
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A degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, broadcasting/video production or event management; or extensive experience in relevant roles, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or education/training.

• Demonstrated experience in program or events management and a commitment to the delivery of quality service to event participants.
• Strong skills in video production and editing, graphic design, and/or an up to date working knowledge of using social media in a professional and/or academic context.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills consistent with dealing with a diverse range of people in and a commitment to quality service, including the ability to work as part of a small team.
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative and an ability to provide creative solutions to problems.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College
The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.
In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.
The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore.
The School embraces agility and flexibility to drive a field that is always evolving with emerging specialisations and new roles in an increasingly changing world. Extending the reach for excellence, teaching spaces have been adapted to meet world-class standards.
Partnership with industry and the community ensures we keep abreast of changing industry needs and new technologies of teaching and learning, supporting students in moving fluently between the classroom, the studio and the workplace. Work integrated learning is just one way of many in which the mutual benefits of industry and community partnerships are realised, connecting students directly to real-world projects that result in tangible outcomes.
A multidisciplinary network of research endeavour brings together experts across disciplines. Adopting a creative, critical and playful attitude to research, celebrating disciplinary diversity and leading in the development of practice-led approaches.
In the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ranking, RMIT was judged to be well above world standard (5) for the field of Communication and Media studies and above world standard (4) for the field of Cultural Studies and Design Practice and Management, reinforcing the dedication and expertise in these areas. RMIT was also judged to be at world standard (3) for the fields of Film, Television, and Performing Arts and Creative Writing.
For more information, visit
www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-andcommunication
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Emily Kaye (Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email
emily.kaye@rmit.edu.au
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http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/position-description-research-communications-officer.pdf
Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Applications Close:
18 Feb 2025 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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In this varied role, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of a strategic communications, outreach and engagement plan for the Centre.
• Support the coordination of internal and external events, both in-person and online, including event management, promotion and logistics.
• Coordinate the promotion of Centre research to government, industry and schools, using a range of digital communications channels.
• Contribute to the production, distribution and monitoring of media and social media content such as promotional videos, explainer videos, podcasts, interviews, event recordings.
• Provide business and administrative support to the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer and contribute to the Centre as part of the Operations team

A degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, broadcasting/video production or event management; or extensive experience in relevant roles, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or education/training.

• Demonstrated experience in program or events management and a commitment to the delivery of quality service to event participants.
• Strong skills in video production and editing, graphic design, and/or an up to date working knowledge of using social media in a professional and/or academic context.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills consistent with dealing with a diverse range of people in and a commitment to quality service, including the ability to work as part of a small team.
• A high level of self-motivation and initiative and an ability to provide creative solutions to problems.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail