Marketing and Communications Officer

Our client is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer for a temporary casual contract assignment for an immediate start until February 2023. A background in journalism or public relations is highly desirable.
 
Rate: $43 per hour plus Super
Duration: Approximately 5 months
Hours: Fulltime – 37.5 hours per week (part-time candidates may be considered)
Type: Casual temporary contract (no leave entitlements)
Location: Cloverdale, Perth, WA
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Essential

• Possession of, or significant progress towards, a relevant qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, media studies or related discipline.
• Proven experience developing and implementing organisational communication strategies..
• Proven experience in the use of various digital and social media tools including ability to modify and update websites using content management systems.
• High level of interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Highly developed written communication skills and styles, including the ability to edit, proof read and apply attention to detail.
• Proven research skills including the ability to write clear and concise reports and analyse and document data using an appropriate database.
• Well developed organisational and administrative skills with the ability to effectively prioritise multiple projects and coordinate conflicting priorities to meet strict deadlines and organisational objectives.
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise initiative and respond appropriately when required and handle confidential and sensitive matters in a suitable manner.
• Proven ability to utilise personal computer applications and in particular Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a satisfactory National Police Clearance Certificate (dated within the last twelve months).

Desirable

• Experience with Adobe Creative suite of products, in particular Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom.
• Experience with video editing software, in particular Premier Pro, Afteraffects, Audition.
• Experience with Content Management Systems platforms.
• Previous relevant experience in media liaison and dealing with media-related issues.
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, a current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

If you meet the above requirements and are available for an immediate start, APPLY NOW or call Jesse at DFP Recruitment Perth on (08) 9287 9800 or email jchiplinsky@dfp.com.au for more information.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.