First Nations Digital Inclusion Communications Specialist

RMIT; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will contribute to the Measuring Digital Inclusion and Mapping the Digital Gap projects, focusing on First Nations digital inclusion. The role includes graphic design, social media, web content, and event support, working with researchers and ADM+S Centre.

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor's degree with subsequent experience in communications or engagement.
• Experience translating research into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to design and layout reports, social media content and web pages.

Responsibilities

• Translate research insights into clear, engaging content for digital platforms.
• Create social media content, reports, promotional materials and data visualisations.
• Maintain and develop project web content and related digital content.
• Support events planning and communications analytics reporting.
• Collaborate with researchers and ADM+S Centre operations team.

Skills

digital graphic design

data visualisation

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Social media reporting

HTML/CSS basics

photography/AV basics

public engagement

project communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/engagement

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Lightroom

Premiere Pro/After Effects

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

You will contribute to the Measuring Digital Inclusion and Mapping the Digital Gap projects, focusing on First Nations digital inclusion. The role includes graphic design, social media, web content, and event support, working with researchers and ADM+S Centre.