The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the Australian grape and wine industry’s own research organisation. It supports a sustainable and successful grape and wine industry through world-class research, practical solutions and knowledge transfer. The AWRI has strong links with the wine industry and other research organisations and provides a stimulating and challenging work environment.
AWRI is seeking to appoint an experienced and effective Communication Manager to oversee the organisation’s communications and marketing activities. This role involves:
• working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver communication outcomes for industry, in conjunction with Wine Australia and other stakeholders
• working across a mix of science and corporate communications
• managing approval of internal and external communications to ensure consistent and effective messaging
• brand management and media relations
• working with a small team of communications and marketing professionals
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with exceptional writing and editing skills and experience in science communication. They should be prepared to work across all aspects of communication from strategy development through to delivery. Knowledge of wine science and/or the Australian wine industry would be highly beneficial.
The position will be based at the Waite Research Precinct, Adelaide, SA and will work closely with all teams across AWRI. A 2024 Communication Manager Position Description is available from https://www.awri.com.au/about_the_awri/people/careers/. For further information, please contact the Managing Director, Mark Krstic via mark.krstic@awri.com.au.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, with all applications closing on 17 January 2025. Applications should be completed via the online form at https://www.awri.com.au/about_the_awri/people/careers/.