Senior Communications Consultant

Platform Communications is actively seeking a SeniorCommunications Consultant. This is a key role within the company and is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with an immediate start, based in our North Perth office. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

In this role you will be a key member of the team and play a significant part within our Communications department. This position offers a great opportunity to embark on your next career journey. The role requires someone who is an excellent communicator with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You will also need strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. 

Your strong communication skills will allow the company to continue to be a respected leader in their field.  The role offers variety, where you will project manage your own clients, and also provide expertise to projects being managed by colleagues. 

Key responsibilities of the role will include: 

• Building relationships with clients and project managing jobs, ensuring they run efficiently
• Stakeholder engagement experience 
• Developing communications plans (internal and external), stakeholder engagement frameworks, briefing notes, and other communications collateral such as websites, brochures, factsheets, capability sheets, EDMs on behalf of Platform and clients 
• Communications tools  
• Event management 
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of proposals 

 This is a full-time role, however for the right candidate we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have a passion for communications in all its forms – spoken, written and digital – and enjoy building strong effective relationships with your colleagues and our clients. The ability to understand complex information quickly will be an advantage along with a solutions-based mindset and excellent time management and organisational skills. In addition to bringing a ‘can-do’ attitude to your workday you will need some other essential skills in your new role: 

• Tertiary qualifications in public relations / marketing / journalism or equivalent working experience 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
• Outstanding problem solving and negotiation skills 
• Demonstrated advanced capability using Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook 
• Exceptional organisational skills managing multiple tasks, competing priorities and deadlines 
• Agile and high level of initiative 
• Thrive in an environment where you can work autonomously and as part of a team 
• Have a strong attention to detail 
• Experience with social media marketing. 
• Previous work experience in a similar role 
• Valid ‘C’ class Drivers Licence 

ABOUT US 

We are a corporate communications consulting firm providing advisory services to some of Australia’s leading companies in the mining, energy and renewables sectors.  We boast a handpicked team of diverse business professionals in the fields of marketing, journalism, communications, community relations, business and graphic design. The collective knowledge of our team ensures we deliver solutions to a wide range of companies. We value integrity and enthusiasm and offer an inclusive and progressive working environment. 

Working with us offers benefits that includes: 

• Free on-site parking 
• Technology and tools to enable you to do your job from anywhere 
• Performance based bonuses 
• Great inclusive team with active social calendar 
• Opportunity to work with high-profile brands 
• Personal and professional development opportunities  
• North Perth location 
• Free coffee from Stomp Cafe 

 If you feel that you would like to learn more about this unique chance to join an industry leader and would like to flag your interest, please apply now and include your current CV showcasing your skills and experience.  

Our closing date for this role is 12 April 2024 and we encourage you to apply without delay.  

 ** we will be reviewing applications immediately and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice ** 

Learn more about Platform Communications at www.platformcommunications.com.au