STEMM Jobs: MACSYS Media and Communications Manager

Job Description:

Job no: 0042607
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE); Continuing (Research Contingent)
Faculty: Science
Department/School: School of BioSciences
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)

Utilise your experience in developing communication strategies for science impact to promote our research
Competitive salary package with a range of benefits including generous personal, parental and cultural leave
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
As the Media and Communications Manager, you will develop and maintain the public profile of MACSYS and inform the Australian public and the national and international press through press releases, media events, social media, and podcasts.

Your responsibilities will include:

Promote MACSYS research in the media (general and industry) through established channels such as public broadcasters and print media, and science media including publications such as The Conversation.
Produce online video content for YouTube and other social media platforms.
Support and contribute to the Centre’s Community and Outreach program, and Research Translation Portfolios.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a tech-savvy Media and Communications Manager who has a high level of self-motivation and initiative when completing and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. You will pay great attention to detail and can work both independently and as part of a diverse multi-institutional team.

You will also have:

Completion of a degree qualification in a media-related discipline and subsequent relevant work experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Experience using Adobe software (including Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office software.
Demonstrated experience in building an audience on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS)
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is the world’s largest focused research initiative in mathematical biology. MACSYS brings together mathematical, computational, and biological scientists to generate the mathematics and computational technologies required to make biology predictive; establish mathematical whole cell models (WCMs) for in silico biology as a powerful complement to traditional in vivo and in vitro approaches; tackle fundamental biological problems; and establish a world-leading research and biotechnology translation environment. MACSYS will have a strong emphasis on equity and diversity in research, training, and outreach.

The Centre is a significant international, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional project. The Centre is headquartered at the University of Melbourne and operates at a Node at each of its 5 university partners and collaborates with 13 Partner Organisations from Australia and overseas. Over seven years, MACSYS will receive $35M of funding from the ARC, as well as over $9.2M of cash contributions and more than $37.1M of in-kind support from all Participating Organisations.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 6 DECEMBER 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description: 0042607 - MACSYS Media and Communications Manager - PD.pdf

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Job Description:

Job no:<\/strong> 0042607
Location: <\/strong>Parkville
Role type: <\/strong>Part-time (0.5 FTE); Continuing (Research Contingent)
Faculty: <\/strong>Science
Department\/School: <\/strong>School of BioSciences
Salary: <\/strong>UOM 7 \u2013 $102,338 \u2013 $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)<\/p>\n

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Utilise your experience in developing communication strategies for science impact to promote our research<\/strong><\/li>\n
Competitive salary package with a range of benefits including generous personal, parental and cultural leave <\/strong><\/li>\n
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
About the Role
<\/strong>As the Media and Communications Manager, you will develop and maintain the public profile of MACSYS and inform the Australian public and the national and international press through press releases, media events, social media, and podcasts.<\/p>\n
Your responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n
\n
Promote MACSYS research in the media (general and industry) through established channels such as public broadcasters and print media, and science media including publications such as The Conversation.<\/li>\n
Produce online video content for YouTube and other social media platforms.<\/li>\n
Support and contribute to the Centre\u2019s Community and Outreach program, and Research Translation Portfolios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Who We Are Looking For
<\/strong>We are seeking a tech-savvy Media and Communications Manager who has a high level of self-motivation and initiative when completing and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. You will pay great attention to detail and can work both independently and as part of a diverse multi-institutional team.<\/p>\n
You will also have:<\/p>\n
\n
Completion of a degree qualification in a media-related discipline and subsequent relevant work experience and\/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and\/or education\/training.<\/li>\n
Experience using Adobe software (including Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office software.<\/li>\n
Demonstrated experience in building an audience on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.<\/p>\n
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position<\/strong>. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.<\/p>\n
Your New Team \u2013 The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS)
<\/strong>The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is the world\u2019s largest focused research initiative in mathematical biology. MACSYS brings together mathematical, computational, and biological scientists to generate the mathematics and computational technologies required to make biology predictive; establish mathematical whole cell models (WCMs) for in silico biology as a powerful complement to traditional in vivo and in vitro approaches; tackle fundamental biological problems; and establish a world-leading research and biotechnology translation environment. MACSYS will have a strong emphasis on equity and diversity in research, training, and outreach.<\/p>\n
The Centre is a significant international, multidisciplinary, and multi-institutional project. The Centre is headquartered at the University of Melbourne and operates at a Node at each of its 5 university partners and collaborates with 13 Partner Organisations from Australia and overseas. Over seven years, MACSYS will receive $35M of funding from the ARC, as well as over $9.2M of cash contributions and more than $37.1M of in-kind support from all Participating Organisations.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What We Offer You!
<\/strong>In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits<\/a> page!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
About the University of Melbourne<\/strong>
We\u2019re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website<\/a> and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Be Yourself
<\/strong>The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion<\/a> page.<\/div>\n
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
<\/strong>We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.<\/p>\n
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https:\/\/about.unimelb.edu.au\/reconciliation\/murmuk-djerring<\/a><\/p>\n
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Resume<\/strong><\/li>\n
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience<\/strong><\/li>\n
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http:\/\/about.unimelb.edu.au\/careers\/selection-criteria<\/a><\/p>\n
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana via email at Faculties-TA@unimelb.edu.au<\/a>, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.<\/p>\n
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.<\/p>\n
Applications close: 6 DECEMBER 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Position Description: 0042607 - MACSYS Media and Communications Manager - PD.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>"

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