Part-Time Science Communicator: Translate Research to Public

Western Sydney University; Hawkesbury; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 106,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Leave loading (pro-rata)

Onsite childcare

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a part-time Communications Officer for the externally funded NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre. You will translate research outcomes into accessible content for diverse audiences and manage communications across media, publications, social channels and events.

You will develop story opportunities, liaise with external media, maintain media contacts and support stakeholder communications for government, partners and the public.

Qualifications

• Experience translating scientific or research information into clear, accessible content for non-specialist audiences.
• Experience developing communications activities across media liaison, publications, newsletters, web content and social media.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate research outcomes into accurate, audience-friendly content for university, government, partners, media and public audiences.
• Manage communications content across the Centre’s portfolio and coordinate stakeholder communications.
• Support media relations, develop story opportunities and liaise with external media and content makers.
• Oversee digital and social media channels, website content and publication workflows.
• Coordinate event communications and knowledge-transfer materials for engagement activities.

Skills

Communications

Media liaison

Editing

Social media analytics

Content management

Education

Science communication degree

Tools

Content management system

Job description

Western Sydney University is seeking a part-time Communications Officer for the externally funded NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre. You will translate research outcomes into accessible content for diverse audiences and manage communications across media, publications, social channels and events.

You will develop story opportunities, liaise with external media, maintain media contacts and support stakeholder communications for government, partners and the public.