Community and Media Engagement Manager
Locations:
- 19-31 Dickson Road, Health Hub Morayfield, QLD, Australia, 4506
- 32 Cordelia Street, UniSC SouthBank, QLD, Australia, 4101
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Clinical Trials
Individual contributor
L7 $105,843 - $115,703 +17% super
Full-Time
UniSC Clinical Trials, UniSC SouthBank, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC Sunshine Coast (Sippy Downs or Maroochydore)
Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for two years
The Opportunity
UniSC Clinical Trials (CT) delivers innovative, regionally relevant research while building the region’s clinical research capacity. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical partners, and other key stakeholders to advance clinical trials and enhance community impact.
As Community and Media Engagement Manager, you will develop and grow UniSC CT’s digital communities, manage social media channels, and build our media presence. You’ll work closely with the Manager, Marketing & Brand, and the wider marketing and communications team to create engaging content, maintain positive stakeholder relationships, and ensure UniSC CT’s profile remains visible and impactful across traditional, digital, and social media.
For more information, please visit us online UniSC Clinical Trials
You will
- build and manage online communities and social media channels to engage stakeholders and promote UniSC CT’s activities;
- develop and coordinate media content, including news releases, visual assets, and campaign materials, in collaboration with the marketing team; and
- support staff and internal stakeholders to communicate effectively with media, community, and industry partners.
About you
You are experienced in media, communications, or marketing, with a proven ability to manage digital communities and produce engaging content. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues, have strong writing and organisational skills, and can work proactively to deliver communications that align with organisational goals. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to promoting UniSC CT’s profile and impact.
You will possess:
- Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or equivalent experience;
- Proven experience managing online communities and delivering digital engagement strategies;
- Strong writing, media liaison, and content creation skills;
- Understanding of media processes and the ability to plan and respond effectively to media requests;
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement abilities; and
- Experience in coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns and producing content across text, image, and video formats.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description: Community and Media Engagement Manager
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sean Greaney
Manager, Marketing and Brand (Clinical Trials) - USC Clinical Trials Centre
Email: sgreaney@usc.edu.au
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