Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Communications and MediaCampaigns and ProjectsCommunications Consultant - Campaigns and Projects00042982Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 per annum (PSCA 2022)Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE897499This is a permanent full-time position commencing in August 2024.We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed communications professional to join our Campaigns and Projects team.In this role you will use your strategic communication skills to develop, coordinate and evaluate public relations, community education and marketing strategies. These exciting and challenging projects include elements of advertising, brand development and community education campaigns, events, publications, and promotional activities.Your varied portfolio of projects will involve writing communications and developing creative messaging suitable for multiple channels and audiences. You will need substantial experience working with different clients to craft compelling and engaging communications.Highly motivated and personable, you will have excellent interpersonal skills. You will use these in working collaboratively with colleagues across the Communications directorate and in providing high level advice and support to business units, regional offices, and schools.Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will have the ability to multi-task as well as undertake high-level negotiation and consultation with both internal and external stakeholders.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.The Campaigns and Projects team are the campaign strategists, and creative and implementation experts within the Department of Education’s Communications directorate. We provide high-level corporate communications, public relations and marketing strategies and services including:
- planning and delivering communication projects, products, campaigns, and events
- brand and reputation management
- providing public relations, marketing and events advice to schools and broader business areas
- engaging with external stakeholders to deliver market research, creative production, photography, videography and more.
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 4 weeks of annual leave and more than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation
- flexible working arrangements
- great location in East Perth, with close proximity to public transport and other amenities
- Demonstrated experience in communications, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation of communications projects, Campaigns and programs.
- Demonstrated well developed writing skills.
- Project management
- Considerable experience managing small to medium projects, or components of larger projects, with the ability to prioritise work and deliver agreed outcomes.
- Critical thinking / Problem solving
- Well developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and provide recommendations to complex problems aligned to strategic direction.
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required