Communications Advisor - Research

The Royal Women's Hospital; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 114 000 - 115 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Public transport options

Onsite facilities

Wellbeing program

Mentoring, learning and career dev

Résumé du poste

The Royal Women’s Hospital is seeking a Communications Advisor, Research to join the Communications team. You will partner with the Research Directorate to promote excellence, translate complex findings into accessible content and raise the profile of women's health research.

You will develop strategic communications plans, create engaging content for digital channels, and collaborate with researchers, clinicians and stakeholders to showcase impact. Flexible, Parkville-based role.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations or stakeholder engagement in health or research sectors.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to translate complex scientific or medical information into clear content.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using digital platforms, social media and CMS.

Responsabilités

• providing strategic communications advice and support for research initiatives, programs and events
• developing communications plans aligned with organisational and research priorities
• creating engaging content for digital platforms, publications, presentations and social media channels
• translating complex research findings into clear, accessible and audience-focused communications
• identifying and developing stories that showcase research impact, innovation and collaboration
• supporting stakeholder engagement, media opportunities and campaigns that raise the profile of research at the Women's
• collaborating with colleagues across Communications and Research to deliver integrated communications activities

Connaissances

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Content development

Translate technical information

Outils

Social media platforms

Content Management Systems

Description du poste

• Part time (.6 FTE), 24 months fixed term role
• Parkville location with flexible working days
• $113,793 - $114,382 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

• Part time (.6 FTE), 24 months fixed term role
• Parkville location with flexible working days
• $113,793 - $114,382 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About The Team

The Communications team plays a key role in supporting the Women's strategic priorities by delivering clear, engaging and impactful communications that connect our people, patients, consumers, partners and community. Working across internal and external channels, the team provides strategic communications advice, content development, stakeholder engagement and reputation management support across the organisation. The team partners with clinical, research and corporate areas to showcase the work and impact of the Women's and strengthen our profile as a leading specialist hospital for women and newborns.

About The Role

As an Communications Advisor, Research you will be a part of the Communications team and serves as the primary communications partner for the Research Directorate. You will provide strategic and operational communications support to promote research excellence, communicate research outcomes and enhance the visibility of research conducted at the Women's. In addition, you will work closely with researchers, clinicians and stakeholders, you will translate complex scientific information into compelling content that engages a range of audiences and demonstrates the impact of research on women's and newborn health.

A Regular Day Will See You

• providing strategic communications advice and support for research initiatives, programs and events
• developing communications plans aligned with organisational and research priorities
• creating engaging content for digital platforms, publications, presentations and social media channels
• translating complex research findings into clear, accessible and audience-focused communications
• identifying and developing stories that showcase research impact, innovation and collaboration
• supporting stakeholder engagement, media opportunities and campaigns that raise the profile of research at the Women's
• collaborating with colleagues across Communications and Research to deliver integrated communications activities

About You

You are a creative and strategic communications professional who enjoys working with subject matter experts to bring complex topics to life. You have excellent writing and stakeholder engagement skills and are passionate about communicating research that improves health outcomes for women and newborns.

You’ll Bring With You

• demonstrated experience in communications, public relations or stakeholder engagement, preferably within health, research, higher education or a related sector
• exceptional written communication skills, with experience producing content for a variety of audiences and communication channels
• ability to translate complex scientific, medical or technical information into clear and engaging content
• strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• experience using digital communication platforms, social media and content management systems

Our Benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Join us!

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Julia A Mazur on [e-mail].

Application closing date: 19 October 2026