Communications Assistant/Officer

Job no:513142
Work type:full time
Location:Perth CBD
Categories:Community Engagement/Marketing

The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME)

• Position based in Perth CBD
• Work with a team of passionate, committed and friendly professionals and enhance your career in communications, events 
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years
• Base salary range: Level 4, $68,640 - $72,913 p.a. or Level 5, $73,982 - $81,999 p.a., depending on skills and experience, plus 17% superannuation

The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) is an independent, not for profit, research organisation driving transformational change enabling regions and communities to transition to a prosperous and sustainable post-mine future.

CRC TiME is a unique partnership of over 70 leading mining companies, mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies, regional and community organisations, governments and research partners. CRC TiME is part Commonwealth Government funded and is co-hosted by the University of Western Australia and the University of Queensland with offices in Perth and Brisbane.

About the team

You will work with a dynamic, passionate and committed team striving towards our mission of bringing together diverse stakeholders to reimagine and transform post-mine outcomes. We work in a transdisciplinary environment across multiple jurisdictions with research partners, industry, governments and communities.  This is an exciting time to be creating solutions with genuine positive impacts for people, business and our environment.

About the opportunity

In this position, you will provide high-quality communications, events and coordination support to our External Relations and Impact team. You will support events and engagement activities such as conferences, workshops, seminars and networking activities and prepare promotional materials, newsletters and publications. With your excellent organisational and time management skills, you will also update and maintain the CRC TiME website, stakeholder databases and event information while assisting in the development and production of digital and other content for various platforms.

About you 

As a self-motivated professional with creativity, team spirit and organisation, you will be looking to gain valuable cross-sector experience to advance your career. You will have a strong eye for detail while working with flexibly and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

To be considered for the Communications Assistant/Officer role, you will demonstrate:

• Year 12 or equivalent competency in communications, business or marketing  
• Substantial relevant experience in a communications, events, design, engagement or planning role
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail
• Highly developed organisational skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including Microsoft Office, Customer Management Systems, website management, communications software tools and graphic design software such as Adobe Creative or equivalent
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a range of internal partners and external suppliers

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD - Communications Assistant or Officer 513142.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 28 November 2022  

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jillian D’Urso on [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:16 Nov 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:28 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time