"Senior Communications and Research Translation Officer"

• Part time (0.8FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2028 with hybrid working options available
• Opportunity to lead high impact research translation and creative communications at the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work
• HEO 7 Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work is a high-impact academic research centre whose scholars work with industry, government, communities and other researchers to generate evidence that advances gender equality and inclusion in the labour market and economy.

We are seeking a Senior Communications and Research Translation Officer to join the Centre and work with our academics to translate our work for policy, industry and public audiences.

In this role, you will help shape how the Centre communicates its evidence and insights. Working with Centre members, University communications colleagues and external partners, you will develop clear and compelling narratives that translate complex findings into accessible insights and ultimately social impact.

Your key responsibilities will be to work with academics, research partners and colleagues across the University to:

• translate complex research findings into accessible outputs such as briefs, reports, workplace tools, videos and digital content
• identify opportunities for the Centre's work to inform and influence policy, industry practice and public debate
• develop materials that support engagement with government, industry and community stakeholders
• prepare tailored materials for senior leaders, partners and external audiences
• coordinate communication activities including for events and digital channels collaborate on communications with the dedicated Business School media adviser as needed
• track and report on the reach and impact of the Centre's work and support continuous improvement in how evidence is communicated and applied.

About you

• tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public policy, social sciences or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• demonstrated experience translating academic research and complex evidence into clear and compelling narratives for policy, industry and public audiences
• experience working in a research, policy, advocacy or related environment, with excellent writing, editorial and communication skills across multiple formats
• strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with academics, industry partners, government and community organisations
• demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and fast-moving deadlines, with strong organisational and time management skills
• experience producing high-quality written and digital content such as reports, briefs, workplace tools, web content or multimedia materials
• a proactive, problem-solving mindset, with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to increase the reach and impact of evidence and insights.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 06 April 2026 11:59 PM