Senior Research Communications Officer â NESP Resilient Landscapes Hub
Senior Research Communications Officer â NESP Resilient Landscapes Hub
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Job Description
- Work at the forefront of nationally significant environmental research.
- Join a collaborative and high-performing academic hub.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
- Base salary range: $116262 $127078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Resilient Landscapes Hub sits within the School for Agriculture and Environment at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and is one of four research Hubs under the Australian Governments National Environmental Science Program (NESP). With over 50 projects around Australia The Hub provides new knowledge to support resilient sustainable and productive management of Australias terrestrial and freshwater habitats. The Resilient Landscapes Hub is delivering over 50 projects with a focus on feral animals invasive species species recovery and the use of fire as a management tool. It works with land managers property owners Traditional Owners government universities and NGOs. The Hubs projects are led by researchers from 11 universities CSIRO and state government research agencies. It has a budget of $47 million over six years to December 2027.
About the opportunity
- You will support the Hub Leader and the Manager (Communications) in delivering the Hubs communications strategy.
- Responsible for leading the creation development and coordination of science communication products and activities including writing plain-language summaries media releases newsletter stories and graphical content to explain the research findings to target audiences.
- Contribute to the Hubs website and social media channels organise events and engage with a broad network of stakeholders including government agencies research institutions indigenous groups natural resource managers environment organisations and community groups and the media.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification in science communication or demonstrated equivalent competency in communicating science (preferably environment related).
- Demonstrated ability to understand and translate scientific outcomes into targeted communication products such as fact sheets posters newsletter stories graphical and conceptual diagrams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the production of communication materials preferably using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders such as government agencies research institutions Indigenous groups natural resource managers environment organisations community groups and the media.
Special requirements
- Current C or CA class drivers licence.
- Occasional travel within the state and interstate may be required.
Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Research Communications Officer (520986).docx
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Anji Shukla at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button.A strong preference will be given to those applicants who address the selection criteria and provide examples.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 31st August 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
