| R&D INFO March 13, 2003
NEWS _____________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES _____________________________________________________________________ EVENTS _____________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS SERVICES _____________________________________________________________________ NEWS ALERT 1. TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA INVESTMENT BRAND LAUNCHED The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Richard Alston has launched a new Technology Australia brand to promote Australian technology capabilities internationally and to attract technology investment to Australia. The initiative was developed by Invest Australia in the light of the Commonwealth Government's National Investment Framework (NIF), released in December 2002, which identified ICT, biotechnology and nanotechnology as the three key areas that should receive priority attention by the Government. These three priority areas and key Australian capabilities will be marketed under the Technology Australia brand. State and territory governments, who are collaborating with the Commonwealth in developing and implementing the Technology Australia brand, will also actively promote investment opportunities through Technology Australia. For further information contact the state offices of Invest Australia, http://www.investaustralia.gov.au.
2. CHEMIST/BIOCHEMIST Required by a well established, inner city Research Company on a full time contract basis with a view to permanent employment. * an ability to work in a highly sensitive, complex and demanding environment, with a high degree of responsibility and self-management, and demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines; and * an appropriate skill level in operating within a computer based environment. The successful applicant must hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant science with experience in public relations, journalism Experience in enzyme analysis an advantage. Post, fax or email resumes to The Technical Director
(VPS-4) VIAS The role will include
providing public relations advice and material, managing high profile
events, maintaining the information on the VIAS intranet and external
website and establishing marketing plans which will contribute to the
commercial viability of research performed by the Institute. You will
liaise with the media, as well as communications staff from the Department
and other government and partner organisations, to enhance the accomplishments
of the Institute. * relevant experience in a compatible field of science and a demonstrated ability for science communication using a variety networks; * highly developed written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information of a scientific and technical nature to a diverse audience in an appropriate manner; * proven experience in strategic communication, risk management and project management; * a professional track record in media liaison together with a demonstrated capacity to develop effective media networks; * an ability to work
in a highly sensitive, complex and demanding environment, with * an appropriate skill level in operating within a computer based environment. The successful applicant
must hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant Please contact Karen
Morton on telephone (03) 9217 4181 or by email to vias.recruitment@nre.vic.gov.au
for a position description and Ms Dee Watson on telephone (03) 9217 4130
for further information. The salary range for this VPS-4 position is $51,488
to $72,609. Find information about this Department on the internet at http://www.nre.vic.gov.au
4. PREGNANT INNOVATION SYSTEM'S BIRTHDAY JOIN with: ATTEND the Innovation
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PROGRAM:
CRC Association Conference 27th to 29th May 2003 at Canberra's National Convention Centre The Conference will
explore the bridging role of CRCs in linking and linking with a range
of communities in eg business, government, rural, education, national
research, international research. It will also look at how CRC research
contributes Key Themes * Connecting with National
Research Priorities: Government expectations of Keynote Speakers * Federal Minister
for Science, Key Event * Awards for Excellence in Innovation Presentation - Gala Dinner, Parliament House For more information:
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