Communications Assistant

About the role

The Communications Assistant is based within the Research School of Biology and reports to Associate Professor Ana Sequeira. The role supports communication management, dissemination of research outputs, social media and website activities, and provides additional support for research development and team management within the SequeiraLab. It contributes to coordinating the lab's collaborative research program, supporting interactions with researchers and partners, assisting with project administration and facilitating efficient team operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with communication management and the dissemination of research outputs
• Support social media and website activities
• Help prepare web-based content and develop engaging science-related documents for public outreach initiatives
• Maintain and update existing platforms so they stay relevant
• Support project administration and team operations within the lab

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience creating and helping oversee social media accounts
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred: rights to live and work in Australia; mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks apply

Required skills

• MS Office suite
• Image and video editing software

Applications must include a statement addressing the selection criteria and a CV with at least three referees. The position is casual professional, paid $46.38-$55.34 per hour plus 12.5% superannuation.