This is a permanent full time position commencing September ****.
The Campaigns and Projects team are the campaign strategists, and creative and implementation experts within Communications. The team provides high level corporate communications, public relations and marketing strategies and services for the Department, including:
planning and delivering communication projects, products, campaigns and events
brand management
campaign, advertising policy and events advice
high level public relations and marketing advice to schools.
The Campaigns and Projects team work collaboratively across the entire Department in the delivery of projects, campaigns and events to deliver outcomes that align with the Department's strategic directions.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced marketing communications professional to coordinate communication projects, events and initiatives and to build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
In this role, the successful applicant will develop and contribute to communication plans, including their planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience managing small projects or contributing to larger projects and events. They will demonstrate initiative and strategic thinking, along with strong time management skills and the ability to work collaboratively, contribute to team outcomes, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in
East Perth
and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home.
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance




Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan ********* for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE*******
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on ************** for assistance.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 August ****
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📌 Communications Consultant (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth