Part-time (14 Hours per week) fixed-term opportunity for 12 months, with potential for extensionJoin a nationally significant research program focused on improving outcomes for children and families affected by type 1 diabetes and coeliac diseaseHEO5 Base Salary $93,345 + 17% superannuation OR HEO6 Base Salary $107,312 + 17% superannuation (appointment level dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications)Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available, with working days and hours open to discussionAbout the opportunityAn exciting prospect exists for a Community Engagement & Communications Officer to join a multidisciplinary research team based at the Charles Perkins Centre.
Working closely with the Principal Investigator, Research Manager and research team at the Charles Perkins Centre, as well as a national multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians, and community stakeholders, you will help bridge the gap between research and practice.This position supports an innovative research program focused on improving outcomes for children and families affected by type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease.
You will help translate research into meaningful engagement opportunities and accessible communications, ensuring community perspectives are embedded throughout the research process.Working across schools, families, community organisations, and healthcare settings, you will coordinate engagement activities, develop audience-focused communications and support participant recruitment and retention initiatives.
You will also contribute to strengthening national partnerships, increasing awareness of research activities,



and supporting the translation of research outcomes into community impact.The position may be appointed at either HEO5 or HEO6 level depending on the successful applicant's demonstrated skills, experience, and capability.Your key responsibilities will be to:coordinate community advisory panels, stakeholder meetings, and engagement activitiessupport community engagement initiatives involving children, young people, families, schools, and community organisationsdevelop and deliver communications and outreach activities that support participant recruitment and ongoing engagementcreate engaging digital and print communications, including social media content and promotional materialscollaborate with academic, clinical and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships and increase awareness of research activitiescontribute to the evaluation, reporting and dissemination of engagement initiatives and research outcomessupport community events and undertake occasional travel as requiredcontribute to reports, presentations, publications, and other activities that communicate research impact and engagement outcomesAbout youFor appointment at HEO5, you will demonstrate:experience coordinating community engagement, communications, events or stakeholder engagement activitiesexperience developing content across digital,



social media and print channelsability to engage diverse audiences and build effective stakeholder relationshipsstrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesexperience supporting projects and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teamsa relevant degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceFor appointment at HEO6, you will additionally demonstrate:substantial experience leading community engagement and communications initiativesability to develop and implement engagement strategies that drive participation and strengthen stakeholder partnershipsexperience facilitating workshops, advisory groups and consultations across a variety of stakeholder groupsdemonstrated experience evaluating engagement outcomes and using insights to inform future initiatives and improvementsability to work independently, provide specialist advice and influence outcomes across complex stakeholder environmentsexperience contributing to the dissemination of research, program outcomes, or community impact initiativesFor both levels, experience using communications platforms, including MS Teams and newsletter platforms, and design tools such as Canva will be highly regarded.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checks and declarationsYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.
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📌 Community Engagement & Communications Officer (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Sydney