About the Role
Coordinate and implement marketing and communications initiatives to build the profile, reputation, and impact of NICM Health Research Institute. Translate complex health and scientific research into accessible content for diverse audiences across various channels.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate communications that raise NICM Health Research Institute’s profile, partnerships and research impact.
- Coordinate and implement marketing and communications initiatives.
- Translate complex health and scientific research into accurate, accessible content.
- Coordinate media and public relations activity.
- Prepare communications materials.
- Support internal and external events.
- Maintain stakeholder databases and promotional resources.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification in communications, marketing, science, health or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated success in communications, marketing, media relations, public affairs or brand management within complex organisations.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to translate scientific literature and complex research for diverse audiences.
- Proven experience managing media, public relations, branding, social media and communication strategies within organisational frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, research, negotiation, judgement and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and contemporary digital communication platforms.
- Must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
Skills
- Communications
- Marketing
- Media relations
- Public affairs
- Brand management
- Written communication
- Scientific literature translation
- Media management
- Public relations management
- Branding strategy
- Social media strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research
- Negotiation
- Judgement
- Project management
- Microsoft 365
- Digital communication platforms
Location
- Westmead campus
Work Type
- Part-time
- Fixed-Term
Experience Level
- HEW Level 7
Education Level
- Postgraduate qualification in communications, marketing, science, health or a related field, or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading (Comprising salary of $64,231.80 - $69,281.40)
Benefits
- Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners
- Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
- Novated motor vehicle leasing
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Complimentary annual flu vaccination
- Eligibility for Fitness Passport membership
- Access to discounted private health cover
- Onsite childcare (Long day care and early learning services)
- Discounted fees and salary packaging for onsite childcare (subject to availability)
About the Company
- Western Sydney University is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
- Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.
- Making a difference starts at Western.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
- We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
