Now hiring - Senior Communications Officer | Natural Hazards Research Australia

Now hiring - Senior Communications Officer

Release date

9 October 2023

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 

Are you a communications professional who wants to make a difference to the resilience and safety of the community? Natural Hazards Research Australia is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to join our team.  

  • An exciting role that will make a difference 

  • Full-time, three-year contract 

  • Based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane 

  • Flexible working conditions 

  • Salary range – $80,000-90,000, plus 11% superannuation with generous parental leave provisions 

  • Applications close 11:59pm AEDT 29 October 2023  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Senior Communications Officer works as part of the communications team to translate and promote the Centre’s research program. 

We are seeking an innovative, self-starter looking to make a difference as part of an organisation that contributes to the resilience and safety of the community.   

You will lead the production of printed and online content by sourcing, writing, editing, proofreading and distributing research content across a range of internal and external channels including media releases, printed publications, newsletters, websites and social media. 

You will provide valuable input to the Centre’s physical and online events, as well as leading the development of engaging visual content, coordinating photography and videography support and tracking digital and media performance.  

Tertiary qualified in a relevant discipline, you will have at least five years professional experience and skills in communications and publications. 

The position will be located in one of the Centre’s nodes in either Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, with flexible working conditions available from these locations. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Specific knowledge and/or experience required 

  • Highly developed written and verbal skills in communication across a range of formats. 

  • Extensive experience in maintaining online content – text and images, web and social media. 

  • Excellent organisational, team and collaboration skills. 

  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and the Adobe Creative Suite. 

  • Tertiary qualifications in a communications, journalism, public relations or related field 

  • At least five years relevant work experience 

Desirable knowledge and/or experience

Relevant skills, experience or knowledge of science communication would be highly regarded. 

Desirable behaviours 

  • A self-starter able to work independently. 

  • Able to work as part of a distributed team. 

ABOUT THE CENTRE  

Natural Hazards Research Australia is Australia’s national research centre for natural hazard resilience and disaster risk reduction. The Centre addresses the major challenges arising from natural hazards, including bushfires, floods, cyclones, heatwaves, storms and other hazards. The Centre undertakes research that promotes resilience to the impacts of natural hazards and reduces disaster risk. The research supports the needs of a variety of critical stakeholders – including emergency service agencies and communities – in mitigating impacts of, responding to and recovering from disasters caused by natural hazards.   

Natural Hazards Research Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with family and caring responsibilities. 

Application process 

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT 29 October 2023. 

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter introducing yourself, explaining your interest in the role and addressing the key selection criteria to office@naturalhazards.com.au.   

For more information contact Nathan Maddock – nathan.maddock@naturalhazards.com.au, 0410 998 600.  

Employment may be subject to the successful completion of a security screening process. 

To be considered, you must have the right to work in Australia. 

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