Communications Specialist in AUSTRALIA

🌍 Volunteer Opportunity: Science Community Communications Specialist – Antarctica Project, Tomkulak Consortium

Are you passionate about science communication and fostering global collaboration? The Tomkulak Consortium is looking for a Volunteer Science Community Communications Specialist to play a key role in advancing our transformative Antarctica Project. This project focuses on shaping the deployment of a sustainable, regionally unified critical infrastructure system across Antarctica over the coming decades, allowing Antarctica to be integrated into the global critical infrastructure system in the interests of all global stakeholders.

This role focuses on engaging with the global scientific community to promote a modernized, sustainable, and globally integrated critical infrastructure system in Antarctica. As part of the Communications Department, you'll report directly to the Director of Strategic Communications and contribute to the success of this pioneering initiative.

This is a fully remote position, and is welcome to international applicants.

• Build relationships with scientific organizations, research institutions, and leading experts to garner support for the Antarctica Project.
• Craft and deliver compelling messages that bridge scientific research and strategic project goals.
• Develop communication materials, including presentations, articles, and outreach campaigns, tailored to the science community.
• Represent the Consortium at conferences, forums, and virtual events to engage stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of scientific messaging with broader communication strategies.
• You'll be working alongside other communications specialists so that team tasks can be spread appropriately between many volunteers.

• Strong background in science communication, public engagement, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience building networks within the scientific community or research sector.
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive, solutions-driven attitude.
• Familiarity with Antarctic research, sustainability, or global infrastructure systems is a plus.

This is your chance to contribute to a bold and innovative initiative that is reshaping global connectivity through sustainable critical infrastructure development in Antarctica. You'll work with a dynamic, international team and gain valuable experience at the intersection of science, sustainability, and global impact.

Ready to help amplify the voice of science in shaping the future of Antarctica? Apply today to become the Volunteer Science Community Communications Specialist for the Tomkulak Consortium. Together, we’re forging new pathways for global collaboration and sustainability.