Job Title: Communications Advisor - Research
Posting Start Date: 28/09/2026
Posting End Date: 19/10/2026
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Part time (.6
FTE), 24 months fixed term role
Parkville location with flexible working days
$113,793 - $114,382 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health.
Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the team
About the department
The Communications team plays a key role in supporting the Women's strategic priorities by delivering clear, engaging and impactful communications that connect our people, patients, consumers, partners and community.
Working across internal and external channels, the team provides strategic communications advice, content development, stakeholder engagement and reputation management support across the organisation.
The team partners with clinical, research and corporate areas to showcase the work and impact of the Women's and strengthen our profile as a leading specialist hospital for women and newborns.
About the role
As an Communications Advisor, Research you will be a part of the Communications team and serves as the primary communications partner for the Research Directorate.
You willprovide strategic and operational communications support to promote research excellence, communicate research outcomes and enhance the visibility of research conducted at the Women's.
In addition, you will work closely with researchers, clinicians and stakeholders, you will translate complex scientific information into compelling content that engages a range of audiences and demonstrates the impact of research on women's and newborn health.




providing strategic communications advice and support for research initiatives, programs and events
developing communications plans aligned with organisational and research priorities
creating engaging content for digital platforms, publications, presentations and social media channels
translating complex research findings into clear, accessible and audience-focused communications
identifying and developing stories that showcase research impact, innovation and collaboration
supporting stakeholder engagement, media opportunities and campaigns that raise the profile of research at the Women's
collaborating with colleagues across Communications and Research to deliver integrated communications activities
About you
You are a creative and strategic communications professional who enjoys working with subject matter experts to bring complex topics to life.
You have excellent writing and stakeholder engagement skills and are passionate about communicating research that improves health outcomes for women and newborns.
demonstrated experience in communications, public relations or stakeholder engagement, preferably within health, research, higher education or a related sector
exceptional written communication skills, with experience producing content for a variety of audiences and communication channels
ability to translate complex scientific, medical or technical information into clear and engaging content
strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
experience using digital communication platforms, social media and content management systems
We offer our people a range of rewarding perks, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits,



for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO's and purchased leave options
Inclusion and belonging
The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.
We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child secure organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.
Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Julia A Mazur on ******.
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📌 Communications Advisor - Research (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Women's Hospital
📍 Melbourne