Events and Communications Officer

Department/team: Philanthropy and Outreach

Reports to: Events Manager

Role status: 12-month contract

Location: Canberra

Role classification: $95,065 including up to 17% super

About the Academy

The Australian Academy of Science is a national learned academy of distinguished Australian scientists. For more than 70 years the Academy has championed science for the benefit of all.

We are a non-government, not-for-profit organisation convening the country’s leading experts from broad scientific fields to provide independent evidence-based advice and advocacy that informs government policy, aids decision-making across industry, guides public debate, supports STEM education outcomes and contributes to global science.

The Academy’s offices are located in Canberra in the ACT, operating out of two iconic heritage listed buildings, the Shine Dome and Ian Potter House in the centre of the city.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands on which the Academy Fellows and employees live and work, and to their elders, past and present.

Our culture

The Academy reflects organisational values that earn and sustain trust. The Academy is independent, non-partisan and ethical; acts with integrity, honesty, and transparency; supports diversity and inclusion; and is respectful of sources of knowledge, such as those of First Nations people.

We offer a safe, flexible and inclusive work environment and strive to create an environment that connects, respects and values staff. We promote a culture that supports collaboration, initiative and ingenuity, investing in staff to nurture and develop them as professionals.

Employee benefits

The Academy strives to provide its staff with exceptional benefits and support. Staff benefits available to staff at the Academy include:

• free parking in the city
• up to 17% superannuation
• salary packaging options
• flexible working hours
• paid Christmas closedown
• employee assistance program
• professional development support.

About the position

Reporting to the Events Manager, the Events and Communications Officer role is part of the Philanthropy and Outreach team, working closely with the Communications and Media team to deliver Academy events and communications. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth event execution and effective communication for Academy-wide programs and initiatives such as public lectures, workshops, and outreach activities. The role supports the planning and delivery of Academy-led events and communications activities that advance the Academy’s mission. This includes assisting with event logistics, promotional activities, and stakeholder engagement for programs across multiple digital platforms to enhance the Academy’s visibility and impact. The role requires occasional work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

For full details on the role, please refer to the position description.

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated experience in assisting with planning and delivering events, including managing logistics and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating communications content across various platforms and supporting promotional activities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities simultaneously and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to workplace diversity, workplace participation, work health and safety, and equity principles. 

How to apply

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, please apply including:

• your résumé
• a cover letter (max. two pages) explaining why this role is for you and how you’ll contribute to our team. Please refer to the selection criteria.

Please apply via Seek or apply directly to hr@science.org.au

Applications close 5.00 pm AEDT Wednesday 28 January 2026, however we will be processing applications as they arrive.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. The Australian Academy of Science values social and cultural diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people with disability. The Academy is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. The Academy supports and promotes flexible work practices.