Aboriginal Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Water Corporation Full time

**Primary Location** WA-Perth - Inner-John Tonkin Water Centre - Leederville

**Organization** Aboriginal Strategy & Reconciliation
- **Permanent opportunity $127,902 + 11% Super**
- ** Flexible work options available**
- **Based in Leederville**

We’re recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to make our state a great place to live and we have career opportunities to help make it happen.

A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long-term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.

If you share our commitment to WA, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

**This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.**

**About the role**

We have a permanent opportunity for an Aboriginal Communications Specialist to join our close-knit team.

In this role you will deliver internal and external communications and provide strategic advice and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communications, supporting Water Corporation’s programs and initiatives, including the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Yesterday Today Tomorrow (YTT) strategy, and the Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program. Responsibilities include internal stakeholder engagement and consultation, to develop, craft and implement successful strategic and tactical communication (internal and external) and engagement plans.

**What will the role involve**:

- Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies and tactical plans to engage employees, support key projects and initiatives and deliver successful program and project outcomes.
- Provide strategic guidance and specialised advice on internal channels, campaigns, events, and other relevant communication materials, consistent with Water Corporation’s internal brand.
- Develop content in consultation with internal stakeholders, including Aboriginal Strategy and Reconciliation, Aboriginal Employment and Development, Aboriginal Community Engagement, and Aboriginal Communities Water Services teams.
- Establish communication measures of success and report on the communication activities.
- Develop and implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communications frameworks, including guidelines, presentations and supporting documents.

**Key skills and experience**:

- Degree qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Media Management or a related discipline.
- Considerable experience in Aboriginal community engagement, stakeholder and issues management.
- Considerable experience in drafting strategic communication and engagement plans, including tactical communication plans and key messages.
- Substantial experience in delivering communication programs and providing advice and support at a corporate level in a large service-based organisation.
- Substantial experience in developing proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- This position relates to Section 50 (d) of the West Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of past policies and legislations impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people.

**Applications close 28**th** February 2024**
- As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

**_We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date._**

**Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace**:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website



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