Communications Officer

Salary : Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024Closing Date : 2025-05-25 4 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors.

In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and environment.About the opportunityAre you passionate about communications and looking to apply your skills and experience in a forward-thinking organisation?Do you want to bepart of a collaborative and professional high-performing team to grow your skills?Do you want to drive behaviour change so together we can protect Western Australia's unique lifestyle?There is currently one (1) fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension and / or permanency available for immediate filling.The role provides an opportunity for a dynamic communication specialist to assist in developing and implementing innovative strategic communication approaches aimed at driving behaviour change within key target audiences.

You will be working closely with Senior Strategic Communications Advisers and various business areas to grow your communication skills and experience.We are looking for individuals with : A genuine passion for Western Australia and the desire to make a real impact through their work.Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver a wide range of targeted communication services.Strong interpersonal skills, a creative mindset, and the initiative to solve communication challenges while working as part of a professional, high-performing team.For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).Equity and DiversityAt 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.How to ApplyClick the Apply button and attach the following to your application : A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements 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 Work Related Requirements : Role Specific : Proven ability to develop and implement a broad range of communication services.Core Capabilities 3 and 5 : Build effective relationships : Well-developed written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.Think strategically : Well-developed conceptual, analytical, decision-making and problem solving skills including the ability to amicably resolve complex issues and identify strategic risks considering the impact of ramifications.Your cover letter should also include examples from your previous experience and achievements that demonstrate how your personal values align with the departments.

For an overview of the department's values, view the attached DPIRD Applicant Information Kit.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information.

All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.Need further information?For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Deanna Foster , Manager Strategic Communications and Social Media, on during office hours.If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on in first instance.

For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on .Employment Conditions and Additional InformationDPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.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 appointment at applicant's expense.This process may be used to fill other same / similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert.

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 the 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.

We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.Pleaseensure you have plenty of time to submit your applicationto allow for unanticipated problems, aslate 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)