We have a specific and important role in reaching Australian innovators and business owners to increase awareness of intellectual property protection and provide information to enable inclusive access to and engagement with the IP system. We do this by uplifting understanding of the benefits of IP protection in the broader innovation and business ecosystems. The team is externally focused, and the key activities are - managing a network of partners, developing impactful communications materials, educational tools and resources, and designing and delivering engagement activities.

As part of the Public Education and Awareness team, the Senior Advisor will:

Develop and deliver accessible and engaging communications content (such as news articles, social media, presentation materials, factsheets/collateral and campaign management) for our partners and stakeholders to promote IP information and increase understanding of IP rights among industry, government and the university sectors.

Develop and manage relationships with existing partners and other external stakeholders to understand their IP education needs and/or those of their stakeholders, and identify how we can help address those needs.

Identify relevant events and the appropriate level of engagement to build IP awareness and uplift knowledge.

Plan, promote, and host or present online and in-person IP education sessions, in collaboration with strategic partners or IP Australia colleagues.

Develop, implement and evaluate stakeholder engagement activities, communication strategies and public education campaigns, using data to inform continued improvement.

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers and key stakeholders, working across the agency to develop and deliver engaging communications products for external audiences.

Support the Director and Assistant Directors on delivering objectives, and in meeting ad hoc demands.

Looking for more information?

For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for, please refer to the candidate kit available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025.