Engagement & Communications Specialist - Part-Time

University of Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a part-time Community Engagement & Communications Officer based at the Charles Perkins Centre. You will help translate research into engagement opportunities and accessible communications, ensuring community perspectives are embedded throughout the research process.

Working across schools, families and community organisations, you will coordinate engagement activities, develop audience-focused communications and support participant recruitment

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating community engagement, communications, events or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience developing content across digital, social media and print channels.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting projects and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community advisory panels, stakeholder meetings, and engagement activities.
• Support community engagement initiatives involving children, young people, families, schools, and community organisations.
• Develop and deliver communications and outreach activities that support participant recruitment and ongoing engagement.
• Create engaging digital and print communications, including social media content and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with academic, clinical and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships and increase awareness of research activities.
• Contribute to the evaluation, reporting and dissemination of engagement initiatives and research outcomes.
• Support community events and undertake occasional travel as required.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, publications, and other activities that communicate research impact and engagement outcomes.

Skills

Community engagement

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Related degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Teams

Canva

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a part-time Community Engagement & Communications Officer based at the Charles Perkins Centre. You will help translate research into engagement opportunities and accessible communications, ensuring community perspectives are embedded throughout the research process.

Working across schools, families and community organisations, you will coordinate engagement activities, develop audience-focused communications and support participant recruitment