Media Officer 
Australian Academy of Science

ACT

Salary package from $86,364 full time

This is a full time, fixed term position of three years duration with the possibility of an extension.

The Australian Academy of Science is seeking a motivated and experienced Media Officer professional.  This is an excellent opportunity to herald the work of Australia’s most outstanding scientists to the media and beyond, this challenging and diverse role will suit an energetic and creative communicator.

This position is based at the Australian Academy of Science-an organisation founded by Royal Charter in 1954 and comprises over 500 of Australia’s leading scientists-and will work within the Academy’s Communications and Outreach team and alongside approximately 70 staff members.

Duties include:

• Working with the Director, Communications and Outreach
  • Prepare and proactively distribute articles, columns, media releases and promotional information on the Academy’s activities.
  • Maintain and develop the Academy’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, podcasting and other social media accounts.
  • Liaise with media and stakeholders to raise awareness of the Academy’s activities and events, including reactive media and occasional out of hours contact.
  • Monitor and report on the Academy’s presence in the media and social media.
  • Write short speeches for officers of the Academy.
• In collaboration with the Communications and Outreach team, develop multimedia content including but not limited to short videos, audio, graphics and gifs.
• Working with the web team, develop and maintain the news, media and public events sections of the Academy website by actively seeking, writing and editing articles and photographs.
• Liaise regularly with staff and Fellows across Academy programs, events and activities to proactively identify and develop opportunities for promotion.
• Contribute to the Academy’s newsletter and other publications as required.
• Undertake other duties as directed, including sharing duties with other staff from time to time.

Benefits of employment with the Australian Academy of Science include:

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team
• Work with some of the nation’s top scientific thinkers
• Work in beautiful surrounds for an independent not-for-profit organisation
• 17% Superannuation

The position is based in Canberra.  The duty statement and selection criteria are available at: www.science.org.au/careers

Enquiries: Anna Maria Arabia – Chief Executive

Tel: 02 6201 9405

Email: annamaria.arabia@science.org.au  

In order to be considered for the position, you must provide the following:-

• A cover letter.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least two referees.

Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 January 2017.

Apply by email to: hr@science.org.au

Or by post to: Human Resources,

Australian Academy of Science

GPO Box 783, Canberra ACT 2601

The Academy is an independent not for profit organisation made up of around 500 leading Australian researchers. It recognises outstanding contributions to science and research, advises government, promotes science education and public understanding of science, informs evidence-based science policy, and fosters international scientific relations.