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ACIAR: fostering international agricultural research and development partnerships
Are you looking to make a difference? The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) looks to a world where poverty has been reduced and the livelihoods of many improved through more productive and sustainable agriculture emerging from collaborative international research.
ACIAR, a small government agency within the Australian aid program, offers a chance for communicators to make a contribution that can have wide reaching international impact.
Science Communicator (EL 1), salary. $84,657 – $91,413 plus 15.4% super. Responsible for the production of ACIAR’s major research awareness publications and information packages, you will take a lead role in researching and advising on appropriate content and awareness raising activities. You will be an experienced professional with demonstrable skills in interpreting complex scientific concepts for non-scientific audiences. Your energetic approach to working in a small team to tight deadlines will be highly valued.
Communications Officer (APS 4), salary $54, 817 – $59,520 plus 15.4% super. Are you a recent graduate seeking an entry level position? This is a diverse and challenging role in which you will be responsible for providing support to the communications unit and assisting the Information Manager with associated web-based activities. Your enthusiastic and flexible approach to cooperative work practices is a must in this role.
About us Further information on our current projects, programs and priorities can be found on our website at www.aciar.gov.au. ACIAR’s headquarters are located in Bruce (Canberra).
To be eligible for appointment, you must be an Australian citizen.
How to apply A candidate information pack and position profile can be obtained from www.aciar.gov.au or by telephoning +61 2 6217 0500. If after reading the documentation you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Mr Warren Page on +61 2 6217 0577. Please send your application in Word format, addressing the selection criteria and nominating two professional referees, by email to the HR Manager, Ms Sharyn Turner, email address: turner@aciar.gov.au applications close 18 July 2010.
ACIAR is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, people with diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability.
‘One APS Career…Thousands of Opportunities’.
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