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Positions vacant

SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR/JOURNALIST

3-year contract
Package: Attractive remuneration
Location: UniSA, Mawson Lakes campus

Closing date: 28 February 2012

CRC CARE is a national research and development organisation providing new knowledge and technology in assessing, preventing and remediating contamination of soil, water and air. CRC CARE brings together Australian universities, state and Commonwealth agencies and regulatory authorities, and mining, petroleum and agricultural industries, venture capitalists, environment consultants and suppliers to work collaboratively on vital contamination issues and sites in the Australasian region.

The role
The CRC seeks a qualified and enthusiastic science communicator to handle the day-to-day communication needs of the organisation. These include media liaison, website content and maintenance, publications, newsletters, stakeholder relations and assisting with internal communication, industry conferences and workshop coordination.

The person
The successful applicant will have the ability to work with scientists, industry and government partners across a widely-spread organisation. They will have exceptional writing, presentation and web skills and a strong understanding of modern media.
The successful applicant will be outcome-focussed, with the practical ability to implement the CRC’s communication plans.

Position description and criteria
Further information on the selection criteria can be found in the position description document. To assist the selection committee to make a decision on the position, applicants are strongly advised to address each essential and desirable criterion in their application.

Lodging applications
Any enquiries, as well as applications, should be directed to Professor Ravi Naidu, Managing Director, CRC CARE (ravi.naidu@crccare.com).