Part-Time First Nations Research Communications Officer

Orikan Group; Victoria; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

RMIT University invites a creative and self‑motivated Research Communications and Engagement Officer to translate complex research into accessible, culturally respectful communications.

You will contribute to Measuring Digital Inclusion and Mapping the Digital Gap projects, turning insights into engaging content for digital platforms, reports and stakeholder communications. Graphic design, data visualisations and web content are integral.

Qualifications

• Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Experience or training in communications, public relations and/or engagement or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design, particularly for digital communications, reports, publications or social media.
• Experience translating complex information, research or data into clear, engaging and accessible content for different audiences.
• Experience creating and improving social media content, particularly for Facebook and LinkedIn.
• The ability to develop digital graphics, reports and data visualisations.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud products, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and with Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own workload, take initiative and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with researchers, project partners and the wider operations team.
• A commitment to culturally respectful and inclusive practice and to communicating research in ways that benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Working in an academic, research or community environment.
• Managing web content, including basic HTML, CSS or SEO.
• Experience with social media reporting, analytics or digital engagement metrics.
• Experience using data visualisation tools or presenting research findings visually.
• Photography, filming or basic audio-visual equipment.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Translate research insights into accessible, engaging content for digital platforms, reports, social media and stakeholder communications.
• Graphic design is a key part of the position, including social media content, reports, promotional materials and data visualisations.
• Grow and improve the project’s social media presence, particularly across platforms; maintain and develop related digital content and web pages.
• Work closely with researchers and the ADM+S Centre operations team on project communications, engagement, web content and events.
• This is largely self-managed; you can work independently, take initiative and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communications

Engagement

Graphic design

Public relations

Content creation

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

HTML/CSS

Premiere Pro/After Effects

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

RMIT University invites a creative and self‑motivated Research Communications and Engagement Officer to translate complex research into accessible, culturally respectful communications.

You will contribute to Measuring Digital Inclusion and Mapping the Digital Gap projects, turning insights into engaging content for digital platforms, reports and stakeholder communications. Graphic design, data visualisations and web content are integral.