Events and Communication Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083  per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time. Until March 2027 (parental leave cover)
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered)

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The Position

Climate, energy and disaster risk are crucial, growing and interconnected issues for Australia and the world. The ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions is seeking an Events and Communications Officer who will be an integral part of the core Institute team supporting 500+ ANU researchers.

The position will play a key role in supporting the events and communications outputs essential to the success of the Institute. The successful applicant will support the development, promotion and execution of ICEDS events, across in-person, online and hybrid formats. Reporting to the ICEDS Institute Manager, the position will also support development of content for the ICEDS website and social media profiles and will contribute to a range of outreach activities across the Institute.

The Person

We are looking for someone with demonstrated relevant experience in events, communications, media, content management, or any combination of these. The opportunity will be offered at full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE). Knowledge / experience working on climate change, energy or disaster-risk issues and relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded. You will be a highly organised individual with strong communication skills and an interest in developing engaging content.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work of the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) here.

The Department

Climate change, the low carbon energy transition, and the management of disasters, are crucial issues for Australia, the Asia Pacific region, and the world. The Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) at The Australian National University (ANU) advances innovative solutions to climate change, the low carbon energy system transition, and disaster resilience and risk management, by catalysing the University’s world-class fundamental and translational research, supporting engagement with ANU research and researchers, implementing a program of world-leading executive education, and facilitating research opportunities by supporting transdisciplinary communities and leadership opportunities for ICEDS researchers and staff.

The College/Division

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) is responsible for the strategic development, leadership and management of research activities at the Australian National University. The DVCRI is focused on building the University’s research profile, performance and impact, ensuring alignment with the needs of strategic partners, end-users and the broader community. 

Research Infrastructure and Entities (RIE) is a small and agile team within the Research and Innovation Portfolio at ANU. We support university-scale cross-disciplinary research entities and research infrastructure platforms by providing strategic advice and project management support across investment, governance, and policy development. RIE contributes to the University's mission to address global challenges by enabling ambitious, collaborative research entities and cutting-edge research infrastructure. Our work underpins a high-impact ecosystem that supports research excellence at ANU.

For further information please contact, Aidan Muirhead, ICEDS Institute Manager, T: +61 2 6125 4389, E: aidan.muirhead@anu.edu.au.  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.