Community Engagement Officer

Monash University; Victoria; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash University in Victoria is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Officer to support the RISE project within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. This 12-month fixed-term appointment reports to the Chief Investigator and offers exposure to a world-class research environment.

You will build partnerships with communities, coordinate participant recruitment, deliver workshops and communications, and manage project administration with a focus on privacy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage project priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to stakeholder and consumer engagement, with excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel to rural communities across Australia as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, participants, and consumers with lived experience.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, retention, and Community Advisory Group/co-design activities.
• Plan and deliver community-focused communication and knowledge translation activities, including workshops, newsletters, and community forums.
• Manage project administrative processes, data input/analysis, and report generation in line with privacy and compliance standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5)

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment (with potential for extension)

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $86,344 - $99,179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Commencing in January 2027 and reporting to the Chief Investigator Dr Lidia Engel, the Community Engagement Officer provides high-quality administrative and professional support for the RISE (Reducing Inequalities and Promoting Social Connection to Enable Healthy Ageing Among Older Adults in Rural Australia) project within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, participants, and consumers with lived experience.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, retention, and Community Advisory Group/co-design activities.
• Plan and deliver community-focused communication and knowledge translation activities, including workshops, newsletters, and community forums.
• Manage project administrative processes, data input/analysis, and report generation in line with privacy and compliance standards.

About You:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage project priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to stakeholder and consumer engagement, with excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Highly developed computer literacy, including experience with business software such as Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel to rural communities across Australia as required.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Lidia Engel, Chief Investigator / Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, ***********@monash.edu

Position Description: Community Engagement Officer

Applications Close: Wednesday 17 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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