• Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term for 12 months (21-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 6: $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Superannuation 
• Location: Paddington, NSW (the successful candidate will be required to work on campus 3 days a week)
  
  

Why The Role Matters:

The Big Anxiety Research Centre [BARC] is a unique transdisciplinary enterprise, dedicated to transforming thinking and practice in mental health through creative collaboration and cultural innovation. Our key programs of work are in VR and trauma, AI companions, and other arts/health/wellbeing, visual anthropology program of work. We support an exciting new transdisciplinary approach to the study of lived experiences of ageing, trauma and mental health – specialising in the development of virtual reality, immersive media and AI skilled companions. The team spans psychosocial studies/social science, art/design, immersive media and 3D visualisation.

The Communications & Events Officer delivers communications and events and works closely with the Centre to ensure best practice, coordination with other Faculties and Divisions and sharing of ideas. They will support the development, implementation and maintenance of the Centre’s communications covering websites, social media, newsletters, email marketing, and events. The Communications & Events Officer will report to the Director, Big Anxiety Research Centre and has no direct reports.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.


Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Respond to requests for research communications support, including promoting and disseminating research and research events via appropriate channels.
• Produce, collate and edit content for BARC publications and other outputs, including newsletters and high-profile BARC documents, presentations and events.
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of Centre events, including communication, content creation, logistical support, and post-event activities.
• Provide a range of administrative support to the Centre and its flagship research programs, including maintenance of detailed filing systems, spreadsheets, image databases, websites and other administrative systems.
• Build and maintain highly effective working relationships with the External Engagement team, ensuring support is provided to meet faculty research needs as and when required.
• Implement the agreed events plan and coordinate and deliver all aspects of the event management lifecycle for events in collaboration with the Director, BARC and other stakeholders.
• Use agreed event platforms, process and adhere to agreed brand and event policies.
• Provide advice to stakeholders in your area on communications, including most appropriate channels to deliver effective and targeted messages to relevant audiences. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to develop and disseminate content.
  
  

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

• A relevant tertiary qualification with demonstrated experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Working understanding of graphic design software.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering and measuring live and digital events and internal communications programs that support transformational change within a complex organisational environment.
• Advanced experience delivering a variety of events and sound understanding of the steps involved in working with event owners, presenters, stakeholders and audiences.
• Proven ability to manage projects and to develop, plan and implement successful events, particularly with immersive media (VR, AI) demonstrations.
• Understanding of the target audience, with a highly effective writing style in high-impact messaging to internal audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in distilling complex information into simple messages for communication to a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to influence and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to navigate through competing deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated capability of producing content for diverse audiences and channels, including social media and websites.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
  
  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Thursday 3^rd July 2025 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the Skills and Experience mentioned in the advert (no more than 1-2 pages).


Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jill Bennett at j.bennett@unsw.edu.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.