Opportunities

Location: Melbourne, Australia (remote with occasional in-person attendance)

Position type: Part-time – up to 3 days (0.6 FTE) per week

Term: 12-month contract (possibility of extension)

Salary: $83,000-$88,000 per annum (pro rata) + super + salary packaging

Are you a strategic communicator passionate about health outcomes and community engagement? Help drive awareness, amplify impact, and build strong networks for a national leader in brain tumour clinical trials.

The Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (COGNO) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications and Engagement Officer to lead our communications strategy and engage our growing network of over 1000 members across Australia.


Reporting to the Executive Officer, you’ll be responsible for: 

      • Developing and implementing COGNO’s communications and engagement strategies

      • Creating impactful digital and print content to promote research, trials, and events

      • Managing our website, social media channels, and newsletters

      • Coordinating media releases, stakeholder communications, and brand messaging

      • Supporting event promotion and sponsorship outreach, including our Annual Scientific Meeting 

    You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening COGNO’s voice, growing our community, and supporting our mission:
    “Achieving better health outcomes for people affected by brain tumours through clinical trials research.”


     We’re looking for someone who brings:  

        • A degree in communications, marketing, or a related field

        • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role

        • Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills

        • Experience with WordPress, email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), social media, web content management or similar systems

        • A proactive, collaborative and organised mindset

        • An understanding of digital analytics and strategy

      Experience in the cancer, health, research, not-for-profit or charity sector will be highly regarded.


          • Contribute to life-changing research and clinical outcomes 

          • Be part of a small, passionate, and values-driven team

          • Professional development and supportive leadership 

          • National impact with strong stakeholder networks across cancer research and clinical trials


        To discuss the role further, please contact Dr Vino Pillay, Executive Officer at vino.pillay@cogno.org.


        If you are passionate about making a difference to patient care and outcomes, we want to hear from you! Please refer to the Position Description for more details and submit your resume and a cover letter (outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role and specifically addressing the key selection criteria in the position description) via SEEK by 31 October 2025.

        Please note:

            • Applications may close before the deadline if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early

            • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of an outcome 



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