Job Reference: 1140769
About NCSEHE: NCSEHE is a research and policy centre funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and based at Curtin University. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice in higher education to promote equity. We conduct a wide range of activities, including research projects, grants programs, policy evaluation, fellowships, data analysis, publications, events, and more. We are committed to building a robust evidence base that informs evidence-based policy and institutional best practices, making a real impact on higher education accessibility.
About The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Research Communications and Events Coordinator to help us achieve our mission of improving access and success for marginalised and disadvantaged individuals in higher education. As the Research Communications and Events Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to assist the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in managing the media, communications, and events associated with the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education.
You will play a vital role in ensuring that research findings are effectively communicated to stakeholders, while also coordinating and executing high- profile events and public relations activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the production of multimedia communications materials that will be used to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
As part of your role, you will work with your line manager to plan, develop, and execute communication strategies for the Centre. This involves generating interest in the Centre's research outcomes through various campaigns, managing media acquisition and retention campaigns, evaluating media performance, and presenting findings to key stakeholders. You will also provide support to the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager and Curtin's Marketing and Corporate teams.
About us We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university visit www. curtin.edu.au
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Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Applications close: Tuesday 28th of November 2023
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.