Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine
Salary: UOM 6 – $98,870 to $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Be the voice of genomic cancer research while building transformative partnerships
Apply now to drive impactful communications in genomic cancer research
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Communications and Partnership Coordinator at the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine, you'll lead the development and implementation of strategic communications to advance genomic innovation and precision medicine. You'll have the opportunity to manage key partnerships, oversee engaging research seminars, and create compelling content to showcase the Centre's groundbreaking work. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact in cancer research while honing your skills in strategic communications and stakeholder management.
Your responsibilities will include:
Develop and Implement Communications Strategy : Manage the Centre's communications and marketing strategy, including media liaison, content creation, and social media promotion.
Manage Key Partnerships : Oversee engagement and write project proposals for philanthropic, industry, government, and research partners.
Lead Digital Presence : Maintain and enhance the Centre's websites with unique, engaging content to promote programs and partnerships.
Produce Comprehensive Reports : Create annual reports on projects, partnerships, grants, and philanthropic gifts.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a strategic communicator with excellent writing skills, stakeholder management experience, and a passion for advancing medical research through innovative partnerships and engaging content creation.
You may also:
Hold a degree with substantial relevant experience in communications or a related field.
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at conveying complex information effectively.
Have strong stakeholder engagement abilities, managing diverse groups and competing demands.
Demonstrate high-level organisational and time management skills, thriving under pressure.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, EDM, and website management platforms.
Have experience in or understanding of the higher education or research sector (desirable).
Understand research and philanthropic reporting practices (desirable).
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine
https://genomic-cancer-medicine.unimelb.edu.au/
The Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine is a joint venture of the University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Recognising the need for interdisciplinary synergy, the venture will replace the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research, bringing leading experts from both organisations together to transform cancer care. The Collaborative Centre aims to improve the lives of people with cancer through equitable access to personalised treatment options and prevention strategies informed by the latest genomic tests and analysis.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au .
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
Applications close: 3 September 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
: JR-002940 Communications and Partnership Coordinator.pdf