Details - Communications Officer, Health Communications & Society

• Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed-term position until 31 December 2025
• Based at our La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus with hybrid working opportunities.
• Commence in the New Year!

About the position

A Communications Officer is required to assist Professor Bianca Brijnath, Professor of Health Communication in Society, with key communications tasks. The role will include tasks such as organising project launches, community outreach events, national consumer tours, and community-capacity building efforts. The appointee will be required to manage social media engagement and community media outreach. Expertise working with multicultural communities and/or working across multiple languages will be highly valued as will experience in science or community health communication.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Demonstrated experience in leading community engagement or outreach programs, particularly within a social justice, consumer engagement, or not-for-profit context.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable or at-risk populations, with an understanding of the challenges they face.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate event coordination effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Ability to produce and edit copy to ensure quality, consistency, and accessibility, applying a strong understanding of accessible writing techniques.
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to drive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, CANVA, and social media.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm on Tuesday 21^st January 2025

Position Enquiries: Bianca Brijnath, Professor, Health Communications & Society, E. b.brijnath@latrobe.edu.au    

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquisition Consultant, E. j.lava@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Communications Officer, Health Communications & Society.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume;
• A response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.