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Competitive Salary + Super + Generous NFP Salary Packaging optionsFull time, 2-year Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent roleBased in MelbourneAbout the Baker Institute Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is an independent, internationally renowned medical research facility. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Our vision is to help people to live healthier for longer, and to stop heart disease and diabetes in its tracks. This is what drives our scientists, clinicians, public health experts, diabetes educators, and dietitians every day.
If you want to help us pursue our vision and play a key role in some big plans to mark our centenary in 2026, then this job is for you.
The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic Media, Marketing and Communications Manager with a passion for storytelling to help us share the incredible work of the Baker Institute.
It goes without saying, you will have outstanding writing, communication and interpersonal skills and you want to work with us because you feel inspired by our work and our vision.
The Media, Marketing and Communications Manager is a critical part of our small but dynamic Public Affairs team. We're responsible for media relations and internal communications through to issues management, marketing and government relations. We also manage the Institute's website, intranet and social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube).
As our Media, Marketing and Communications Manager you will play a key role in contributing to some of our exciting plans marking our upcoming centenary. You will be working in a project-oriented environment where you will be liaising with scientists, clinicians, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, physical activity experts and professional support specialists who work across IT, HR, fundraising, facilities, finance, commercialisation and more. As we're an evidence-based organisation, there is a strong focus on accuracy and detail. We're a friendly bunch, usually relaxed though busy with frequent deadlines. Teamwork is essential but there's also the opportunity to work independently, to show initiative and to develop your own ideas.
Please note as part of this role some local and interstate travel may be required however this will be on an infrequent basis.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will be expected to:
Develop and implement communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders, reflecting our research pillars, vision, values and strategic direction.Develop engaging, accessible, evidence-based publications including impact reports.Promote our science and evidence-based health and lifestyle information to increase community engagement, awareness and advocacy of our brand.Identify ways to leverage earned and owned media, and unique opportunities and partnerships to build our brand.Maximise opportunities to position the Institute as a global leader in cardiovascular disease and diabetes research.Help ensure our staff are equipped to effectively deal with the media and implement training opportunities for our people to grow their personal brand.Provide support for our government relations agenda by writing briefs, organising visits and identifying proactive opportunities to foster relationships.Help manage issues to protect the reputation of the Institute and our stakeholders, including our staff, patients, donors and clinical trial participants.Develop evidence-based, engaging content and leverage this across digital channels.Play a support role in updating content for the website and intranet, and manage some of the social media platforms.Skills and Experience
You will have:
A relevant degree or tertiary qualifications within communication, marketing, journalism, PR or related fields.Extensive experience in securing proactive media and experiences in issues management.Extensive experience in the creation and implementation of innovative communication strategies and campaigns.Demonstrated experience in writing tailored and engaging material for various audiences.A sound understanding of public relations and media principles and significant experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or similar roles.Highly developed interpersonal skills ensuring a strong stakeholder focus in everything you do.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong ability to engage and inspire various audiences with your storytelling skills.Demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines without compromising on detail and accuracy.Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, and an inner city location with our offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and within walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
Competitive salary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
How to Apply Applications should include a current resume with details of 2 professional referees, quoting reference (TE01). We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear from you. For a position description or further information, please visit our website at: https://www.baker.edu.au/career
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa and you must be immunised with the influenza vaccination [for workers in clinical environments] in accordance with Mandatory vaccination of health care workers (influenza vaccine) directions – Health services establishments.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so, please apply without delay. The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for roles within the Institute. We value diversity, inclusivity, gender equity and we promote family friendly practices. We are a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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