Research Communications Officer

About the Role 
Swinburne University is seeking a dynamic and creative Research Communications Officer to join the Research Communications and Outreach team within the Swinburne Research portfolio. Reporting to the Manager, Research Communications, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and amplify the voice of Swinburne’s Research Ecosystem.

In this role, you will implement and support a wide range of communication and outreach initiatives that highlight the work of Swinburne’s Research Institutes, Research Hubs, Research Platforms, and Research Services. Your primary focus will be creating engaging and impactful content for diverse channels, ensuring the alignment of messaging with Swinburne’s broader communication strategy. This includes website and intranet updates, crafting professional communications tailored for various audiences, and identifying opportunities for external promotion. Additionally, you will design compelling digital and print marketing materials and support outreach activities that showcase the university’s research achievements.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will work closely with Research Hub, Institute, and Platform Directors, as well as Swinburne’s Communications, Media, and Marketing teams, to maintain cohesive branding and messaging across internal and external platforms. By bringing your expertise in research communications, you will contribute to elevating Swinburne’s reputation as a leader in innovation and research excellence.

If you have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for detail, and a drive to make a meaningful impact, this is your chance to join a vibrant team at the forefront of research communication.


About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Experience in the development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies. 
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear manner, draft correspondence, respond to ad-hoc requests for information and advice, well-developed editing, and proof-reading skills. 
• Strong experience in using Website Content Management Systems to performance website updates effectively. Adobe Experience Manager experience highly regarded. 
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines in the context of conflicting priorities and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment without compromising attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in the coordination of large-scale event management, bookings, budget management and promotions. 

Qualifications
A degree in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. e.g. Communication Design or Media, Communication or Marketing


About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.


To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  


Applications Close: Wednesday 22 January 2025, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.


Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.


Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.


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

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan


Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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