Job opportunity

PREMIUM SCIENCE COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITY

Public Engagement Coordinator – Garvan Research Foundation

* Varied and exciting outreach role * Working within the Foundation, the Institute’s marketing and fundraising arm * Small supportive team * Generous salary packaging

The Garvan Institute, one of Australia’s most prestigious medical research enterprises, is seeking a full-time Public Engagement Coordinator to take our science to the community, and attract the community to visit the Garvan.

The position is responsible for our tour and Young Garvan programs, presentations to corporate partners and promotion to schools and community groups. You will work closely with our fundraisers and scientists and play a key role in building a community of support for our science.

This opportunity requires sophisticated communication and presentation skills; a Science degree and the ability to passionately translate science into lay language to a range of audiences. Experience in science teaching or communication will be highly regarded.

For a position description, go to http://www.garvan.org.au www.garvan.org.au. Applications close 3 February 2010. Please email your application, addressing the selection criteria, to hr@garvan.org.au. Enquiries can be directed to Dianne Lavender on Ph (02) 9295 8116.

Dianne Lavender

Public Relations Manager

Garvan Research Foundation

384 Victoria Street

Darlinghurst NSW 2010

www.garvan.org.au

02 9295 8116

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