Communications and Engagement Officer

21 hours ago


Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

$75,544 - $ 82,798 (G05) + 17% superannuation
- Full time, permanent position
- Free gym membership included

**Reference Number: 1065198**

**About the Role**:
We are searching for our next **Engagement and** **Communications Officer** to join our fun, dynamic and supportive team. Working within **Curtin’s Sport and Recreation** team, this role oversees the development and delivery of communication and content material across various media channels. This is a hands-on opportunity that will require you to be actively engaged to seek out, plan, curate, and post compelling content for our platforms. We're looking for someone eager to inspire students to seek an active lifestyle and provide information that enhances their wellbeing experience at Curtin.

This is a great opportunity to utilise your experience to enhance the wellbeing and betterment of our students, staff and community and support our pursuit to _make tomorrow better._
***Your responsibilities will include**:

- Drive marketing initiatives to promote Curtin Sport and Recreation Services while ensuring a strong brand is established and maintained.
- Prepare communication and marketing materials (including researching, writing copy, sourcing, and taking photographs) for publishing through relevant channels (Curtin Sport and Recreation’s website, social media platforms and e-newsletters).
- Facilitate the development of key student-facing, community, and internal resources.
- Assist with the implementation of a range of marketing and promotion strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including students and university associates.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Demonstrated digital media skills and experience in the use of web content management systems.
- Experience using CRM and digital tools such as Active Campaign, Meta Business Suite, Canva and WordPress is highly advantageous.
- Genuine interest and passion for sport, recreation and physical activity.
- Professional writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and timely communication materials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, students and the community.
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

**Desirable**:

- A relevant degree in communications, public relations and/or marketing with 3+ years’ work experience within similar positions.
- Experience and/or background in a sport and recreation facility.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

**Your new Team**:
At **Curtin Sport and Recreation**, our mission is to create an environment that welcomes our Community to participate in sport and recreation. Our commitment is to ignite inspiration and captivate students on campus, enriching the student experience. We're not just about academic excellence, we believe in nurturing the whole individual, and sport and recreation play a pivotal role in our community. Our programs are designed to enhance physical health, foster social connections, and enrich the university experience through teamwork, exercise, and social activities. We're committed to creating an environment where our students can thrive, not just academically, but in all aspects of their lives.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
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.

**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, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role** (no more than two pages)**

**Disclaimer**:
**Applications close: Sunday, 24th August 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._



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