Project Communications Officer

Project Communications Officer

Launceston / Remote 

ABOUT US

Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a State-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice, to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in the State.

Tasmanian Irrigation owns and operates 19 irrigation schemes across the state, along with additional inherited infrastructure. Tasmanian Irrigation’s promise to our irrigator customers is to “provide irrigators reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.”

The Company also oversees development of irrigation schemes, funded through a unique public / private partnership model. 

Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million and has the capacity to deliver more than 151,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.

All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This new role will play a vital part in planning, development and delivery of communications and stakeholder engagement activities to support Tasmanian Irrigation projects and corporate activity. 

This position is a “hands on” role undertaking a wide range of communications tasks across our business, both internally and externally. You’ll be supporting project teams with communication and engagement activity and contributing to corporate communication. 

We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience planning and preparing content for various communication products including newsletters, websites, media releases, and social media in various formats. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Our ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a PR/communications capacity, with demonstrated experience in designing and developing communication materials for corporate use 
• Strong writing and editing skills, and a high level of attention to detail
• Confident and competent user of technology (including web content management systems, EDM technology such as MailChimp and social media management platforms such as Hootsuite)
• Able to work effectively within a team effectively as well as autonomously 
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and competently handle competing priorities

The following skills and experience would be highly regarded:

• A relevant tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Public Relations or Communications 
• Experience with video editing software
• Graphic design ability
• Experience in, or understanding of, Tasmania’s agricultural sector
• Event management experience

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation’s future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania.  You will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development, and you’ll be working in a positive and high-performance culture. 

Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Gym membership discounts;
• Private health corporate discounts;
• Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role); 
• Free car parking at Launceston Airport (head office location) 365 days per year for both business and personal use; 
• Health and Wellbeing Program;
• Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and
• Employee Assistance Program access.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.

Please ensure your cover letter includes:

• Why you are interested in this position;
• What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
• Why you think you’d be great for this role.

To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI’s website www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email ******@tasirrigation.com.au

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.