Community Engagement Officer (Part-Time)

About the role

Starting in January 2027, the Community Engagement Officer reports to the Chief Investigator Dr Lidia Engel and provides high-quality administrative and professional support for the RISE project (Reducing Inequalities and Promoting Social Connection to Enable Healthy Ageing Among Older Adults in Rural Australia) within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. The position is part-time (0.5 FTE) on a 12-month fixed-term appointment with potential for extension, based in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, participants and consumers with lived experience.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, retention and Community Advisory Group/co-design activities.
• Plan and deliver community-focused communication and knowledge translation activities, including workshops, newsletters and community forums.
• Manage project administrative processes, data input and analysis, and report generation in line with privacy and compliance standards.

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage project priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to stakeholder and consumer engagement, with excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel to rural communities across Australia as required.

Required skills

• Highly developed computer literacy, including business software such as Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Remuneration of pro-rata $86,344 - $99,179 per year at HEW Level 05, plus 17% employer superannuation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Applicants submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria for project coordination, communication and community engagement; applications close 17 November 2026.