Reference: 1677386

About the Role

The Communications and Engagement Specialist sits within Corporate Communications and provides communications and engagement support across the Faculty of Science & Engineering.

Corporate

Communications provides strategic direction, prioritisation and oversight, while the Faculty provides local context, priorities and access to stakeholders, with activity delivered through a coordinated, shared approach.

This role is established to lead the planning and delivery of communications and stakeholder engagement for Curtin's WA School of Mines 125th anniversary milestone year and the launch of new Faculty infrastructure projects, as well as responding to other significant Faculty communications and engagement priorities as they arise during the term of the appointment.

The role operates across the full breadth of the communications mix, from day-to-day content and channel delivery through to big-picture narrative, positioning, stakeholder engagement and reputation management. You will perform work guided by policy, precedent and professional standards, exercise sound judgement on sensitive or reputationally significant matters and have discretion to innovate to achieve objectives.

Your responsibilities will include

- Plan and deliver communications strategies: Plan, develop and implement communications strategies for key Faculty priorities and activities.
- Lead integrated strategy: Lead the development of integrated media, communications and stakeholder engagement strategy for designated Faculty priorities and projects, connecting the Faculty's narrative to Curtin's broader institutional positioning and reputation.
- Deliver on milestone priorities: Lead the planning and delivery of communications and engagement for the WA School of Mines 125th anniversary milestone year and the launch of recent Faculty infrastructure projects and respond to other significant Faculty communications and engagement priorities as they arise.
- Produce content across channels: Research, write and edit communications/promotional material for a variety of audiences across a range of channels, including print and digital (website, social media platforms and e-newsletters).
- Maintain quality and brand consistency: Ensure all written content is of high quality; aligned with Curtin's vision, mission and values; accurate and consistent across all publishing channels; and complies with Curtin brand identity style guidelines.
- Evaluate and improve:



Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and seek to continuously improve communication and engagement with relevant audiences.
- Stakeholder engagement: Build and manage a stakeholder engagement plan covering industry, alumni, government, community and internal audiences relevant to the Faculty's priority initiatives, identifying opportunities and risks and coordinating engagement activity.
- Act as primary interface: Act as the primary interface between the Faculty and Corporate Communications for these priority initiatives, leveraging existing media and strategic communications expertise to undertake other activities consistent with the accountabilities above.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

- A relevant degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate communications and engagement strategies.
- Proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated experience in managing digital communications channels and web content.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and constructively and to develop relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Demonstrated professional writing and communication skills, with experience in the preparation of clear, accurate and timely communication materials, targeted at a diverse audience.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team.
- Experience in the science, engineering or mining sectors is desirable.
- Experience working in the tertiary education sector or a large, complex organisation is desirable.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction





About Curtin University Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.

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Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $122,699 - $130,758 + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday 1st of November 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

📌 Communications & Engagement Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth