Are you a creative and organised communications professional? AERO is seeking a talented and driven Coordinator, Communications to help bring our communications strategy to life!

• Offering a competitive salary of $90,561 up to $104,476 base (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation 
• Full-time fixed term contract until 30 June 2026
• Flexible location, work from home (Australia-wide)

About The Organisation

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.

AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation.

For more information about AERO, please see https://edresearch.edu.au

Purpose of the role

As a key member of our dynamic Strategic Communications team, you’ll play an integral role in crafting content across multiple platforms, coordinating impactful events, and driving engagement.

Accountabilities

• Develop and publish content for AERO’s various platforms including social media, newsletters and website.
• Maintain communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Coordinate logistics for events activities including webinars and conference activation.
• Participate in the development and execution of the AERO Strategic Communications Strategy as part of the Strategic Communications team.
• Support reporting activities, media and inbox monitoring.
• Monitor and evaluate communication materials and channels to assess effective engagement and provide recommendations to adapt future materials for improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential requirements: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications or a combination of relevant experience, education and training.

Desirable knowledge and experience: 

• Experience in writing and content development for a range of formats, including social media, websites and newsletters.
• Experience managing event logistics.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a small communications team and flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the team’s work.
• Demonstrated writing skills including the ability to write for a range of formats and audiences.
• High level organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to establish and meet priorities, effectively coordinate resources and manage time efficiently and autonomously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster and maintain positive professional working relationships with colleagues, as well as with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

AERO welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 

How to apply? 

Please click "Apply Now" button and submit an online application:  

• CV and a Cover Letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role addressing the Skills and Experience below.  
• A brief (approx.150 words) Response to the following question:
  
  • How do you manage competing priorities, and multiple stakeholders, in your work?

Notes

• Respectfully, No Agencies please.  
• Please only apply for this role if you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.  
• Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and having or obtaining a current valid working with children check (WWCC).  
• If you require any additional information to above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: [email protected]  
• Please do not send applications to this email address, apply through advert.