Job Description:
The Communications and Engagement Officer for the RESTORE and Safer Families Centres will provide proactive support in transforming health system responses to abuse and violence.
This role requires developing and delivering impactful communications across various channels, including social media, websites, and events, to support groundbreaking research and drive positive change in health reform.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop Engaging Content: Create and manage social media presence, promotional materials, and targeted communications to effectively share research insights and engage stakeholders.
* Manage Digital Platforms: Maintain and update the RESTORE and Safer Families websites using Squarespace, ensuring content is current and impactful.
* Coordinate Events and Stakeholder Engagement: Organise workshops and events, while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify emerging issues and research ideas.
* Analyse and Report: Utilise data and analytics to generate insights, enhance targeted communications, and contribute to reports, briefings, and media releases.
Requirements:
* You are a proactive communicator with excellent writing skills, experience in digital communications, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic team environment while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes.
* You may also possess relevant qualifications or experience in communications, high-level writing and editing skills for various audiences and formats, proficiency in using contemporary communications tools and techniques, especially social media and website management, and show strong self-motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
What We Offer:
* We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment.
* These benefits include supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being, progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program, and comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members.
About Our Team:
The Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Melbourne is a leading centre for primary care research, training, and innovation. With a network of over 600 community-based practices, we provide quality medical education, postgraduate training, and collaborate on research.
Our research focuses on biostatistics, implementation science, informatics, and co-design, addressing key healthcare challenges. Join us to shape the future of primary care and make a difference in patient outcomes.