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University of Melbourne Hiring for Healthy Trajectories Communications Assistant at Parkville, Victoria, Australia Full Time


Job no: 0032795

Location: Parkville

Role type: Part-time (1 day / 0.2EFT) ; Fixed-term for 12 months

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School:Department of Paediatrics, Melbourne Medical School

Salary: UOM 3 – $63,968 – $70,628 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

  • Support impactful research and events in the field of child and youth disability.
  • Join a dynamic and inclusive team in a renowned pediatric department.
  • 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

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Communications Assistant to join our dynamic and vibrant team at the Healthy Trajectories Child and Youth Disability Research Hub. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our communications and consumer involvement efforts, working closely with the Communications Coordinator. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to important research and events while fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture within the Department of Paediatrics at the Melbourne Children’s Campus.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Produce and publish engaging social media content, including posts, videos, and stories.
  • Update and maintain the team’s website with relevant content and materials.
  • Assist in creating visually appealing knowledge translation products aligned with research findings.
  • Ensure digital communications meet accessibility guidelines and maintain consistent branding across platforms.

Who We Are Looking For

You have a keen eye for detail, from formatting to typography, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. You thrive both independently and collaboratively, driven by a commitment to excellence.

You will also have:

  • A minimum certificate qualification in a related field and an appropriate level of expertise gained through a combination of experience, training and education.
  • Previous experience producing content for social media platforms and adding/updating content on established websites.
  • Demonstrated experience with photo, video and audio editing, including adding captioning to videos and tagging documents to optimise accessibility.

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 – Department of Paediatrics

The Department of Paediatrics, a flagship representation of the University’s partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital, offers a unique opportunity for impactful work in child and adolescent health. With a diverse team of academic and professional staff, the department is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and research. As a member of this department, you will contribute to shaping child and youth health policy at a national and state level, making a significant difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.

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 welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

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 Anna Gradoboeva 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.

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