Senior Communications & Engagement Officer

The integration of genomics into healthcare has the potential to transform health services globally with faster diagnosis, new treatments, and more cost-effective service delivery.

The Queensland Genomics Health Alliance is a $25million Advance Queensland initiative which was established by the Queensland Government in 2016 and is hosted by the University of Queensland.

The Queensland Genomics Health Alliance invests and enables collaboration through partnerships with Queensland's health and hospital services and advancing medical and social research to accelerate the adoption of medical genomics into mainstream healthcare.

Our work aims to benefit Queensland's patients, clinicians, the health system and leading research groups.

The role

The role is within a small, dynamic team, which is flexible and responsive to the fast-paced development of genomics in healthcare.  

The role will help to identify, plan and undertake communications and engagement activities which support the objectives and aims of the Queensland Genomics Health Alliance. Activities will include developing content and managing a range communications and engagement channels, including media, social media, website, events, e-newsletters, community groups and others identified in the communications strategy.

The person

The successful applicant will be highly organised, collaborative, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Applicants will hold a recognised bachelor's degree in communications, engagement, marketing, journalism or a related discipline with at least 3 years' relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months at HEW Level 6. The remuneration package will be in the range $75,957 - $81,715 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $83,173 - $89,478 p.a.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Katrina Cutler at katrina.cutler@qgha.org 

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

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