Communications Coordinator

• BRAND AND MARKETING
• CORPORATE RELATIONS
• JOONDALUP CAMPUS 
• $85,551 - $92,301 PA (HEW 6)
• FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL JUNE 2026

Context

ECU has a new five-year plan to position it as a university of the future. A key part of this plan is to increase the profile of ECU’s world-class research and define its distinct research reputation. 

Brand and Marketing works to enhance ECU's reputation and brand by managing key communication channels. This includes brand development and management, advertising, public relations, corporate events and digital marketing and web design. Within Brand and Marketing, the Corporate Relations Team is responsible for the University’s external profile, internal communications and providing strategic advice to internal clients, including the Executive Team.

The Role

The Communications Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Manager, Corporate Relations and the Senior Communications Adviser to develop and implement media strategies to engage a wide range of media outlets, locally, nationally and internationally.

We are looking for a confident communicator, a great writer and someone who can take complex issues and engage with a variety of audiences to get their message across. They must be able to successfully operate in large and complex organisations. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector would be an advantage, but not essential.

In return we offer a collaborative and supportive team environment and the opportunity to work on stimulating subject matter.

This role may require occasional work outside of standard office hours.

Key Criteria

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field with extensive experience OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation.
• Experience working in a media liaison or communications role, preferably in a large organisation
• The ability to deliver media communications to target audiences across a range of channels.
• Planning and organising skills, including setting objectives, monitoring progress and evaluating results.
• Influencing and networking skills.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration a of $85,551 - $92,301 per annum plus 17% University superannuation contribution. 

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Lisa Bradley, Manager, Corporate Communications on 0402 016 344 or l.bradley@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Email your resume along with a statement (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the key criteria above giving clear examples of where you have demonstrated these capabilities.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Thursday 28 September 2023 at 11:30 pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.