Senior Communications Adviser

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Senior Communications Adviser

Salary:

Level 6, $103,966 - $114,590 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2021

Location:

Perth Metropolitan Area

Pillar/directorate:

Primary Industries Development

Branch:

Climate Resilience Taskforce

Tenure:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Position Number:

70220060

Closing Date:

2022-12-19 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

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Senior Communications Adviser

Level 6 | Full Time – Fixed Term Opportunity until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Please note interviews will be held in January 2023 due to the Christmas break.

The Opportunity
As a Senior Communications Adviser in the Climate Resilience branch you will coordinate and undertake the development of communications strategies, industry events, initiatives, and projects, and create content for a range of platforms. Providing oversight and guidance and working collaboratively with the branch and other teams within DPIRD including corporate communications to plan, create and execute content to assist the Department achieve desired outcomes.

For further key responsibilities please see attached JDF.

We're interested in hearing from people who have
Strong problem-solving experience to develop and implement communication strategies will be required. Demonstrated capacity to support projects with both effective strategic and tactical external and internal communication and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience to think outside the box to develop, write and supervise the production of engaging content and events across a range of communication tools and platforms.

This is a fast paced, demanding but team orientated position, so the ability to be flexible and resilient, and work constructively is critical.

An understanding and familiarity with primary industries and regions is highly desirable.

Having the capability to work outside the normal span of hours and including weekend work on specified occasions will be highly valued.

For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF.

Why DPIRD?

At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

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Click Apply if this is something that excites you! All we need is:

• A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Essential Work Related Requirements (WRR).

WRR 1 – Role Specific: Demonstrated experience to develop and implement communications strategies and projects to support effective communication within a complex environment

WRR 2 – Role Specific: Demonstrated experience to develop and supervise the production of a range of communication tools including displays, internet/intranet site, major internal and external events, promotional items, etc

WRR 3 - Build effective relationships: High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop relationships and maintain networks and to liaise effectively with management and stakeholders internal and external) at all levels.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

Need further information?

We’d love to hear from you!

Please contact , Climate Resilience Lead, on 0418 901 979 (during business hours).

Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.

You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense.

Special Requirements for this position:

• A current and valid Western Australian C (car) class driver's licence or equivalent is required (if not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant's expense).
• Occasional travel to and from metropolitan and regional offices may be required.
• The contract of employment specifies terms and conditions relating to this position

This process may be used to fill other similar permanent, fixed term or part time vacancies throughout the department. This also includes regional locations across the state. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.

The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)