Strategic Research Communications Coordinator

UNSW International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Media and Communications Coordinator to drive the Centre’s communications and engagement across multiple channels. You will translate complex research findings for diverse audiences, collaborate with researchers and leadership, and develop strategy with a focus on impact and visibility.

The role requires strong writing, media relations, and digital content skills, with experience in social media, websites, and visual communications.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in media, journalism or science communications with experience or equivalent competence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex scientific content to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor delivery of the Centre’s communications initiatives and projects.
• Oversee development of communications and impact plans and participate in planning.
• Monitor and evaluate outputs to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are met.
• Provide proactive project communications support to researchers and leadership.
• Deliver in-house media and communications training to researchers.
• Assess and manage reputational risks and provide solutions where needed.
• Develop strong relationships with journalists, editors and external partners.
• Establish and implement the Centre’s social media strategy across platforms.
• Produce engaging visual materials and digital assets to support objectives.
• Manage the Centre’s website, newsletters and public channels.
• Draft and publish Annual Report and ad hoc briefing notes and submissions.
• Participate in science outreach events with stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in media/journalism or science communications

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

UNSW in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Media and Communications Coordinator to drive the Centre’s communications and engagement across multiple channels. You will translate complex research findings for diverse audiences, collaborate with researchers and leadership, and develop strategy with a focus on impact and visibility.

The role requires strong writing, media relations, and digital content skills, with experience in social media, websites, and visual communications.