Digital Communications Specialist

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Communications Specialist at our Perth office, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

This position supports Digital Communications and brand and marketing activities for the organisation in line with overall business requirements.  These activities include contributing to developing and coordinating the implementation of Western Power’s brand and marketing strategies, with particular focus on the authoring of digital content and mapping out digital content strategies. design. You will also be required to:
 

• Generate digital/ social media content, with a strong focus on copywriting and channel optimisation
• Contribute to the development of Western Power’s brand, marketing and digital strategies.
• Help implement Western Power’s digital strategy and associated content strategy.
• Provide digital/ social analytical metrics
• Build and execute digital campaigns
• Develop digital strategies
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and innovation of work practices.
• The sharing of technical knowledge and information.
• Manage own work in order to meet planned outputs.
• Developing and improving own personal effectiveness.
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant digital, brand and design advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Act as representative for the organisation at Western Power events when required, and do other duties as required from time to time.

About you 

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing or communications or related field such as public relations or journalism.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of content and/or communication strategies.
• Experience of utilising online and digital channels to achieve marketing and/or communications objectives.
• Experience of managing budgets associated with marketing/communications activities.
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems and web-based programs
• Experience of working with advertising, media, design and research agencies.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of content and/or communication strategies.
• Experience of utilising online and digital channels to achieve marketing and/or communications objectives.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

Applications close on 23 April 2024

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.