Address- Join our Government Relations team in Leederville
- Shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA's water sources
- Permanent opportunity (Part Time, 3 days) - $108,927 Super (pro rata)
Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We're driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity in our Government Relations team in Leederville. Please note, this role will be offered as a job share arrangement (part time - 3 days per week). We are looking for an organised and self driven candidate to join our highly regarded team of communication professionals. Reporting to the Team Lead - Ministerial Communications, you'll be responsible for researching and preparing accurate, clear and compelling draft correspondence and briefing notes for the Minister for Water.
What the role will involve
- Utilise your highly developed writing skills to draft correspondence in response to customer issues that have been addressed to the Minister for Water and CEO
- Work with various internal stakeholders at a senior level across the business to analyse and research subjects to assist in the development of correspondence
- Be flexible within a fast paced and changing environment, working to tight time deadlines and adapting to changing priorities
- Have high levels of confidence and have experience in turning complex, technologically driven information into friendly written responses
- Work as part of a small cooperative team that is passionate about customer service and driving organisational values
Key skills and experience
- Degree level qualification in Journalism, Public Relations or another Communications related discipline would be highly regarded, although not essential
- Demonstrated experience in drafting friendly and accurate correspondence in response to complex and contentious customer complaints
- High level of ability to turn complex information into a clear and compelling written correspondence and briefing notes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in a similar role within a large organisation will be highly regarded
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Thursday 1 February 2024
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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