Research Communications Officer

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Fantastic permanent part-time role | 40 hours per fortnight - apply now!

About the role 

To support delivery and growth of research at Barwon Health by:

• promoting Barwon Health research activity and outcomes to relevant stakeholders including Barwon Health staff, current and potential future research participants, industry collaborators, prospective students and the broader community
• promoting the supports available to Barwon Health staff to help them conduct research
• working with research groups to populate and maintain the Barwon Health research website
• raising awareness and appreciation of Barwon Health as a research-active organisation among current and potential collaborators including research institutions, industry, clinician researchers, funding bodies and corporate organisations. 

Key responsibilities 

• Coordinate and manage research communications, including newsletters, website content, and promotional activities for Grand Rounds and community events.
• Support research governance and engagement by attending committees, assisting with events, and managing symposiums and awards.
• Prepare and maintain research reports, annual reports, and other materials to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information.

What we’re looking for 

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills 
• Attention to detail
• Communications experience in either marketing, journalism or web content creation roles 

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.