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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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APS 6, Public Affairs Officer, ACIAR 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 is a small government agency where your contribution can have wide reaching international impact. About you You are a highly energetic, achievement-oriented person with a proven track record in public affairs, media or journalism. You are a relationship builder and an influential communicator and dedicated to working in a collegial mode with internal and external stakeholders. About the role Reporting to the Manager Communications and Governance the Public Affairs Officer duties include: 1. Assisting with media relations (with local and international media), including: handling media inquiries, writing media releases, organising press events, monitoring and compiling media coverage and building and maintaining target media lists. 2. Facilitating and arranging media interaction for senior staff and project leaders, providing support including arranging interviews, briefing and press conferences. 3. Preparing statements, backgrounders, key messages, talking points, opinion articles and Questions and Answers. 4. Assisting with planning, writing, copyediting and proofreading articles for Partners magazine, photo sourcing and editing, preparing information for the website and other communications material. 5. Conducting research and fact checking for the preparation of publications, media releases, speeches, presentations, reports and briefs. 6. Assisting with developing and implementing communications plans (corporate and program), media plans and public awareness initiatives.

About our conditions We are located at Fern Hill Park, Bruce (Canberra) close to bus routes and community facilities and we have free parking. We offer flexibility in working practices and employment conditions. How to apply Applicants must address the selection criteria and must be Australian citizens. A candidate information pack including selection criteria should be obtained from www.aciar.gov.au/recruitment or by telephoning 02 6217 0500. Completed applications, can be emailed to the HR Manager: Ms Sharyn Turner email turner@aciar.gov.au. Applications close 28 February 2010.

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