First Nations Research Communications Officer

RMIT University Employees, Location, Alumni; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel to field sites

Job summary

RMIT University seeks a creative Research Communications and Engagement Officer to translate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander digital inclusion research into accessible, culturally respectful communications. You will produce engaging content for digital platforms, reports, social media and stakeholder communications, and develop data visualisations and promotional materials.

Based at RMIT City campus with flexible hybrid work; occasional travel to research sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or engagement with relevant experience.
• Experience translating research into accessible, engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Translate research insights into clear, engaging content for digital platforms, reports and social media.
• Develop graphic design assets including data visualisations and promotional materials.
• Maintain and develop project webpages and web content; update stakeholders with analytics.
• Coordinate external events and support project communications and engagement activities.
• Support researchers with media content, layouts and publication design.

Skills

Graphic design

Data visualisation

Social media management

Content creation

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Lightroom

Microsoft Word

Canva

Job description

RMIT University seeks a creative Research Communications and Engagement Officer to translate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander digital inclusion research into accessible, culturally respectful communications. You will produce engaging content for digital platforms, reports, social media and stakeholder communications, and develop data visualisations and promotional materials.

Based at RMIT City campus with flexible hybrid work; occasional travel to research sites.