Project and Communications Officer

• Part-time (0.6FTE), 2-year Fixed Term position with possibility of extension
• Salary HEW 6 ($89,386 - $96,756) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus.

About the Role

The Australian Internet Observatory is a four-year project (2024-2028) to develop National Research Infrastructure for collecting and analysing social data and digital platforms. AIO is an initiative of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making + Society  (ADM+S) in collaboration with researchers and research centres, university partners and organisations across Australia and internationally and is supported by the Australian Research Data Commons which is funded by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy.

The Project and Communications Officer role is a professional staff appointment based in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University and working closely with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society. The Project and Communications Officer will coordinate and drive operational, administrative and communication activities of the project under the direction of the AIO Director and AIO Program Lead in collaboration with the project team, partners and key stakeholders.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• A relevant degree and experience in providing administrative, project and communications support.
• Proven ability to develop and contribute to the ongoing development of outreach programs, events and knowledge sharing strategies.
• Demonstrated appreciation of, or affinity with research and education programs and activities; an understanding of data analysis and research infrastructure preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills to competently manage workload, changing priorities and peak periods.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills consistent with dealing with a diverse range of people in an organisation and a commitment to quality service.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.

The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore.

For more information, visit www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communication

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Amanda Lawrence (Program Director) via email [email protected] or Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected] . 

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Applications Close:
1 Aug 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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