**Job no**: 500335
**Work type**: Part time
**Location**: Hobart
**Categories**: Administration, Project Management & Support, Community & Engagement
**Communications Officer (Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science)**
- Creative storytelling to boost the visibility of ACEAS research and researchers
- Increasing the impact of ACEAS research through coordinating the production of policymaker briefing papers
- Generous staff discounts, salary packaging and flexible work environment
- Part-time (0.6 - 0.8FTE) Fixed-Term (March 2026)
- Location - Hobart preferred, remote work considered from Sydney or Canberra.
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
**About the opportunity**
The Communications Officer will lead the communications of ACEAS under the broad direction of the Director to enhance the visibility of ACEAS research and researchers. The Officer will plan, develop and distribute news, web, and social media stories focused on ACEAS research and researchers. This includes pre-planning stories covering the first marine science voyage aboard the RSV Nuyina and other Antarctic fieldwork activity.
**What you'll do**:
- Promote world-leading ACEAS research outputs, outcomes and activities to the public and policymakers.
- Create and deliver a plan for coverage of ACEAS work on the 2025 Denman Marine Voyage to the Denman Glacier.
- Coordinate impact-focused briefing documents for policymakers.
- Lead training of ACEAS staff in science communications.
**What we're looking for**:
- Tertiary qualifications in a science, information or communications discipline.
- Demonstrated record of achievement in science communications and/or public affairs.
- Experience identifying, producing, and delivering creative media stories from novel angles, ideally within a science or research context.
- Demonstrated experience in storytelling through social and other visual media, ideally along with proficiency in using editing software, to produce high-quality content that captivates audiences.
**Salary details**
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 pro-rata comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 pro-rata plus 17% superannuation.
**How to Apply**
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
**Applications close Monday, 30 September 2024, 11.55pm**
- To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role._
**Advertised**: 16 Sep 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 30 Sep 2024 Tasmania Standard Time