Job Description:
About the Centre
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society is a significant international, multidisciplinary and multi-institutional project consisting of nine university nodes, including The University of Melbourne, Monash University, Swinburne University, University of Melbourne, Western Sydney University, QUT, Queensland University, University of Sydney and UNSW Sydney.
Your Role
As the Research Communications Officer, you will contribute to various projects increasing the Centre's external presence across different audiences, including schools, government, and the community. Your work will involve collaborating with the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer, Manager of Communications and Engagement, and Outreach and Partnerships Officer to seek broader community exposure of the Centre's research outcomes and activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and implementation of a strategic communications, outreach and engagement plan for the Centre.
* Coordinate internal and external events, including event management, promotion, and logistics.
* Promote Centre research to government, industry, and schools using digital communications channels.
* Contribute to the production, distribution, and monitoring of media and social media content such as promotional videos, explainer videos, podcasts, interviews, and event recordings.
* Provide business and administrative support to the ARC Centre Chief Operating Officer and contribute to the Centre as part of the Operations team.
Requirements
* A degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, broadcasting/video production or event management; or extensive experience in relevant roles, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or education/training.
* Demonstrated experience in program or events management and a commitment to delivering quality service to event participants.
* Strong skills in video production and editing, graphic design, and/or an up-to-date working knowledge of using social media in a professional and/or academic context.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills consistent with dealing with a diverse range of people and a commitment to quality service, including the ability to work as part of a small team.
* A high level of self-motivation and initiative and an ability to provide creative solutions to problems.
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
About RMIT College
RMIT School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community, allowing research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions. In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.