• 22.8 hours per week
• Part-Time Ongoing

About the Role

The Research Communications Coordinator plays a key role in delivering compelling, high-quality and innovative communications to help us share the incredible work of our organisation.

With over 250 research projects including more than 100 clinical trials underway at Grampians Health, the Research Communications Officer is a critical part of our dynamic research operations department.

If you thrive in an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Copywriting: research and preparation of copy for a range of corporate and communication materials including annual reports, media releases, and marketing collateral. Collaborating with internal teams to turn complex research into clear, relatable messages.
• Website review and updates - assistance with regular website review and update and content development e.g. web articles and videos.
• Electronic communications - creation and distribution of digital communications including e-newsletters and correspondence related to specific events and initiatives
• Data Collation - Lead the production of the GH Annual Research Report including data collation and reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in writing, editing, and proofreading diverse materials for various audiences.
• Strong proficiency in computer literacy, including the O365 suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems.
• Knowledge of public healthcare and clinical research, with photography and video production experience considered highly desirable.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Ashleigh Clarke - Director, Research Operations on (03) 5320 8995 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants to this role should provide a cover letter and CV addressing the key selection criteria. Examples of work to support your application are welcome.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.