COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER
* Public speaking role
* Communicating science
* Brisbane based
QIMR is one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes. We investigate the genetic and environmental causes of more than 40 diseases, and are developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies to promote health and well being for all people.
The External Relations Department is part of QIMR’s Corporate Division and is responsible for the Institute’s science communication, education and fundraising programs.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys meeting people and working with the public to run our community engagement program.
Your role will be to educate the community about who we are and what we do by conducting tours of our research facilities at Herston, speaking to community groups in Brisbane and surrounds and coordinating displays. You will actively contribute to our fundraising program by educating the community about our reliance on their support through donations to make our research happen.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a very confident public speaker who is comfortable speaking to small and large groups and a range of audiences including school students, the general community, business people and members of service clubs and community organisations. You will have a driver’s licence and be available to work outside normal business hours when required.
Salary range is $48,935-$54,736. Attractive salary packaging and superannuation options also apply. This is a permanent full time appointment.
Further information is available from Science Communication Manager, Sarah Tennant on 07 3362 0291 or Sarah.Tennant@qimr.edu.au
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Sarah Tennant
Science Communication Manager
300 Herston Road, Herston QLD, 4006
PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, 4029
Tel: +61 7 3362 0291 | Mobile: +61412 553 004 | Fax: +61 7 3362 0102
Email: sarah.tennant@qimr.edu.au
http://www.qimr.edu.au http://www.qimr.edu.au/
Better health through medical research
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