The Group Leader – External Relations is a key leadership position and will contribute to the ongoing development of the Australian Synchrotron by:

• Developing and implementing the Australian Synchrotron communications strategy whilst effectively managing the Communications team.
• Proactively pursue opportunities to promote the achievements and development of the Facility.
• Develop and implement a media strategy and act as the first point of contact and liaison for enquiries from the media and the public.
• Support the Head of External Relations in Government Relations activities and Stakeholder management.
• Oversee the Facility website and External Relations intranet.
• Oversee the planning and organisation of events for the Facility including Open Day seminars, conferences, promotional events, workshops, and others as required
• Assist with and promote fundraising events, produce reports and prepare correspondence for the facility director when requested
• Provide departmental management support to the Head of External Relations as required. 
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The Person
To be successful you will have:

• Appropriate qualifications or significant experience in developing and implementing marketing, communications and media strategies in a scientific or research environment.
• Previous experience in Government Relations and Stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into formats suitable for a variety of audiences.
• Experience in coordinating and managing major events such as conferences, seminars and workshops within given timelines and budget.
• Extensive experience in managing print, web and other forms of publishing.
• Demonstrated ability and skills in VIP protocols and excellent interpersonal skills, significant networking skills and strong desire to maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Creative design and problem solving skills and excellent writing skills in a variety of formats and audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team.
• High level computer literacy, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, graphic design and web authoring tools.
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Benefits of working at the Australian Synchrotron:

• Join a leading and progressive scientific research facility.
• Progressive employment conditions including purchased leave.
• Flexible work-life balance policies including opportunities for conferences, travel and study leave.
• A range of leading edge training and development opportunities.

How to Apply
For any enquires, please contact Christine Latif at the Australian Synchrotron on 03-85404293.
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Closing Date
Applications close on:  Monday  29th June 2010