The Senior Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior PR and Communications Manager (Health) to lead on proactive communication packages that position this organisation as a leader in science education and a powerhouse in cross-disciplinary scientific research, resulting in positive and impactful stories, digital content and coverage across online, print and broadcast media. This is a fantastic opportunity to tell important scientific research stories in an engaging and compelling way. The role holder will be a confident self-starter with curiosity for scientific research and possess excellent storytelling and writing skills. They''ll have experience in newsgathering and be able to translate research into a compelling story for media and digital channels, and be able to create opportunities for engaging with the media beyond press releases. Key responsibilities: Identifying and generating news and feature stories about science research that spotlight interdisciplinary and natural sciences expertise and create a range of media opportunities including and beyond press releases. To create engaging stories and content across website and social platforms, using video, graphics and imagery. To support the Senior PR and Communications Manager (Health) to proactively promote key research and strategic initiatives across faculties and departments. To utilise all external and internal communications channels, including social media, to amplify and enhance ..... full job details .....