AddressAre you passionate about Perth? Ambitious for its future?
Committee for Perth has an exciting opportunity for an External Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist in our Perth CBD office. Reporting to the CEO, you will play a key role in planning and executing the External Communications strategy to support and demonstrate impact. We are looking for someone with a strong background in external Stakeholder Engagement skills, a passion for joining the dots and connecting ideas to aid our work in advocating for the Perth region as a place to live, work, invest, study and visit.
Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working with business, government or media
- Excellent and in-depth knowledge of politics, media and business in Perth
- Excellent priority and time management skills, with the ability to undertake a number of tasks simultaneously to a consistently high standard
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with development of communication plans for external audiences
Key responsibilities
- Engage with media, Government and politicians to amplify our message and aid our advocacy efforts
- Build connections with research institutions focused on Perth to connect and see how we can work together or promote activities
- Understand key stakeholders’ policy priorities for event ideas, editorial and CEO updates
- Plan, track and measure media activity for impact
- Work with the team on event speaker ideas and opportunities
- Develop editorial ideas to expand the profile of Committee for Perth
- Develop ideas and opportunities to advance a future focused conversation for Perth
- As a small team you will need to roll up your sleeves and help with events
Benefits to working with Committee for Perth
- Central CBD based office with great end of trip facilities
- Work from home one day a week
- Learning and development to support the role when required
- 4 weeks leave, plus additional leave over Christmas period
- Working for an important organisation advocating for the best possible outcomes for Perth
- Being part of a small and supportive team
About us:
Committee for Perth is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that challenges and advocates for change on behalf of our members to make Perth consistently one of the most liveable cities in the world. We aim to positively influence debate and policy to advance and celebrate Perth as a global region of choice to live, work, invest, study and visit. Our focus is on making Perth the best city it can be – not just now, but in future decades. We’re an independent and apolitical voice for Perth – our allegiances are to our region and to our members.
We have more than 120 member organisations from over 40 different industry sectors throughout the Perth region, stretching from Yanchep in the north, to Mandurah in the south, to Kalamunda in the east.
Our members are genuinely passionate about the future of Perth and join Committee for Perth for an admirable reason: to ensure Perth is the best city it can be for their employees, customers, families and the wider community.
Our values:
COMMITTED - To our members and to the future of Perth.
RESPECTFUL - We are kind, honest, authentic and act with integrity.
AMBITIOUS & COURAGEOUS - We dream big, are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
COLLABORATIVE - We create strong relationships with our team, our members and the community.
STRIVE FOR QUALITY & EXCELLENCE -We aim for this in everything we do. We celebrate the wins and learn from the losses.
Apply to join us today.
Please address your cover letter to CEO Paula Rogers and share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
Closing date: 7 June 2024
