"Senior Communications Officer"

Job Description:

• Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)
• Full-time (100%), permanent position with a high-performing team
• Base salary will be in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to shape how the world sees cutting-edge science? As the Senior Communications Officer at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), you’ll lead the charge in crafting compelling stories that spotlight our research breakthroughs and partnerships. From digital campaigns to industry engagement, you’ll be the voice behind AIBN’s growing reputation.

You’ll work closely with researchers, facility managers, and UQ’s central media team to deliver integrated communications strategies that elevate our visibility across three priority areas. Whether it’s scripting a feature on personalised cancer vaccines or curating content for social media, your work will help connect science with AIBN’s internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing strategic communications and engagement campaigns
• Creating high-quality content across digital, print, and multimedia platforms
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify and promote media opportunities
• Internal communications and reporting on campaign effectiveness

For a copy of the full position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

You’ll be a natural storyteller with a flair for translating complex ideas into engaging content. You’ll also bring:

• A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, plus relevant experience
• Proven ability to develop and deliver integrated communications strategies
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats and platforms
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders in a complex environment
• High-level organisational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with digital tools and social media
• Desirable: Experience in the research or higher education sector.

The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks including right to work in Australia, criminal history, and education verification. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trish Grammer – Senior Manager, Communication and External Engagement, AIBN, t.grammer@uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume and A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close 15 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55688). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-to-late September.