Adviser, Design And Digital Communications

Department Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University seeks a creative and self-motivated Research Communications and Engagement Officer to translate essential research into accessible and culturally respectful communications. The role centers on the Measuring Digital Inclusion and Mapping the Digital Gap project, communicating findings to diverse audiences while growing the project’s social media presence.

The role focuses on project communications, web content, and events, with graphic design as a key component.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in communications, PR or engagement.
• Ability to translate research insights into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Experience in digital content creation and engagement across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate promotion of First Nations Digital Inclusion research outputs across channels.
• Design and organise media content such as fliers, posters and web content.
• Support project website and web pages with up-to-date information.
• Assist with administrative and reporting requirements and analytics.
• Coordinate external events including promotion and logistics.
• Collaborate with the ADM+S Centre operations team on communications and events.
• Proficiency with Adobe products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom), Microsoft Word, and Canva.
• Experience in user-facing data visualisation and reporting tools.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Content translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/engagement

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Canva

Microsoft Word

Data visualisation tools

Job description

First Nations Research Communications Officer (Identified)

RMIT University is seeking a creative and self‑motivated Research Communications and Engagement Officer to help translate important research into accessible, engaging and culturally respectful communications.

Location

• Based at RMIT City campus with some optional travel to research and field sites

Key facts

• Full time, fixed‑term position until Dec 2027 supporting First Nations digital inclusion research
• Hew 6 ($97,647 p.a plus 17% superannuation and cultural leave)

About the role

Working as part of the research team, you will contribute to the Measuring Digital Inclusion and Mapping the Digital Gap project. This work explores digital inclusion and the digital experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, helping to communicate research findings in ways that are meaningful, accessible and useful to a range of audiences.

Research translation is central to this role. You will turn research insights, data and project activities into clear and engaging content for digital platforms, reports, social media and stakeholder communications. Graphic design is a key part of the position, including creating social media content, reports, promotional materials and data visualisations.

You will also help grow and improve the project’s social media presence, particularly across social media platforms, and support the maintenance and development of related digital content and web pages.

The role will involve working closely with researchers and the wider ADM+S Centre operations team on project communications, engagement, web content and events.

This is a largely self‑managed position suited to someone who can work independently, take initiative and manage competing priorities without requiring close supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the promotion of First Nations Digital Inclusion research outputs to government, industry and the public, using a range of digital communications channels.
• Design and organise media content and engagement material such as fliers, posters, and web content.
• Support project website and webpages to ensure public-facing information is kept up to date.
• Assist the Project Manager with administrative and reporting requirements, including the collection and reporting of communications and engagement analytics to external funding partners, and reporting of research team outputs to ADM+S Centre and RMIT reporting channels.
• Support the coordination of external events, both in-person and online, including event management, promotion and logistics.
• Coordinate with the wider ADM+S Centre operations team on matters relating to project communications, engagement, web content, and events.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom), Microsoft Word, and Canva.
• Experience in user-facing data visualisation and reporting tools.

About the project

• Contribute to research focused on measuring digital inclusion and mapping the digital gap, including the Mapping the Digital Gap and First Nations Digital Inclusion projects.
• Provide publication layout support to the research team, including the design, data visualisation, and layout of detailed annual outcomes reports.

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree with subsequent relevant experience in communications, public relations and/or engagement, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education or training.

Eligibility and compliance

• Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage as an essential selection criterion.
• Appointment to this position is subject to holding a valid Victorian Working with Children Check and other checks as required for the specific role.
• Maintaining a valid Working with Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.
• Under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), the successful applicant will be required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

EEO & DEI Statement

We warmly encourage applications from people who bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, community connections and a passion for sharing First Nations research and stories in respectful ways. RMIT is committed to a cultural safe, supportive and inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Application closing date

• 11:59 pm Sunday 22 November 2026

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the link.