AddressJob Description:
Job no: 0057154
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 6 months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Biodiversity Council
Salary: UOM 9 – $129,154 - $134,374 p.a. plus 17% super
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
About Biodiversity Council
Our vision is a better informed and motivated Australian public who act to reverse the loss of nature - the plants, animals and ecosystems essential to sustaining life and culture. The Biodiversity Council will be a trusted, independent expert voice advocating to the public and decision makers for the role of robust scientific evidence and Traditional Knowledge in managing and caring for Australian biodiversity.
The Council will grow public and policy recognition of the importance of biodiversity and Country for human health, wellbeing and prosperity, the consequences of losing or degrading biodiversity and solutions to avoid harm and drive recovery. We will build networks of scientific, First Nations and community champions to help drive an increase in political and community awareness, support and action for biodiversity and Country.
We will directly inform decision-making by working with Ministers, policy makers and industry leaders to promote evidence-based solutions to address risks and deliver benefits for biodiversity and Country.
About the Role
The Communication and Engagement Manager (CEM) will work closely with the Executive Director, Expert Council Chair and Councillors to develop and implement high-profile communication and engagement campaigns in areas of public profile, community and private sector engagement, fundraising, policy impact and biodiversity outcomes.
The role supports the Council’s mission to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by promoting the application of rigorous science and Traditional Knowledge to influence political, industry and policy decisions and community actions; and supports fundraising and the growth of the Council’s supporter base.
The CEM will execute successful media and communications campaigns aimed at establishing the Council during its start-up phase as a prominent and trusted voice for biodiversity, developing materials and platforms for the Executive Director and Councillors to engage with policy makers, and other key stakeholders, and managing all interactions with the media.
The incumbent will provide strategic advice to the Executive Director, Advisory Board and Expert Council on communications and engagement issues, including the handling of controversial, politically sensitive and high-profile topics, and the engagement of specific stakeholder groups, including sensitive groups within complex environments.
For a full list of responsibilities, please review the attached Position Description.
About You
The Communication and Engagement Manager (CEM) will be a strategic science communication and media specialist with a demonstrated track record in science translation and developing campaigns to improve outcomes for biodiversity through the promotion of robust science and Traditional Knowledge, and the engagement of strategically relevant audiences. They will have strong, established connections within domestic media and the ability to proactively build positive high-profile media presence.
The incumbent will have an in-depth understanding of ecology and environmental management and policy in Australia, and extensive experience in the planning and implementation of large-scale communication and stakeholder engagement programs for high-profile science organisations.
They will have proven experience providing executive level leadership on communications and engagement to a large and geographically dispersed organisation, including for high-profile and sensitive matters within complex stakeholder environments.
Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia
About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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 us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
Applications close: 2 NOVEMBER 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
