Head of Communications and Engagement

CENTENARY INSTITUTE

Head of Communications and Engagement

Based in Camperdown, Sydney

Competitive salary and benefits

The Centenary Institute is a world-leading independent medical research institute with a vision: ‘to improve human health through excellence in medical research.’

Founded in 1989, the Institute’s scientists and clinicians continue to strive for creativity and excellence in discovering improved diagnostics, treatments, and cures for cancer, inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. From its inception, the Centenary Institute believes that medical research is the best hope we have of ensuring every person has the chance to lead a healthier and longer life.   

The Centenary Institute’s growing Philanthropy and Communications team contributes to the Institute’s financial sustainability by securing philanthropic revenue and engaging with its external community and audiences. The Institute now seeks a new Head of Communications and Engagement who, reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and Communications, will develop and implement a strategy to produce and promote content that raises awareness of the Institute, promoting an optimal brand and elevating its profile. The strategy will be crucial in driving engagement with the Institute, encouraging philanthropic support and sustaining optimal donor retention and stewardship activities.  

As a creative marketing and communications leader with expertise in digital media and strategic communications, your storytelling ability in translating complex science into lay terms is exemplary. Your relationship management skills are matched by your capacity to grow engagement through sophisticated marketing and communications techniques. Your passion for the work of the Institute and genuine interest in elevating funding for world class scientific health and medical research is fundamental to success.

For further information please contact Deann Stevens, Business Support Administrator, Australia Office, Richmond Associates on +61 2 8218 2185 or at info@richmond-associates.com.  

Further information can also be downloaded from the Richmond Associates website at http://www.richmond-associates.com.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30 July 2021