Communications Officer

Fixed term, full-time until 30 June 2027
- $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) per annum, plus 17% Superannuation
- Based at the Bentley Campus, Perth, WA

**Reference Number: 1064437**

**About the Role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to support communications and extension activities within the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM).

This position is part of CCDM’s commitment to build our profile as a leader of agricultural research, development, and extension. You will use traditional and digital media tools and activities to engage CCDM’s major stakeholders in the Australian grains industry.

This is a development-focused role, ideal for recent graduates eager to grow their skills in science communication.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Under supervision research, write and prepare written communication materials including media releases, blog posts, case studies, outward facing reports and website copy for publishing through relevant channels (website, social media platforms, flyers and e-newsletters).
- Assist with logístical requirements for events that target our stakeholders and support and promote brand awareness.
- Contribute to content creation and management of social media accounts according to our social media strategy, including X/Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
- Support creation of other communications materials including videos, podcasts, tools and resources.
- Support updates and management of website through Wordpress.
- Support in reviewing and reporting on communications activities.
- Support linking media requests with relevant researchers and general communications support to staff and students.

**Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria)**:
**Essential**:

- Experience in professional writing, social media and with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and timely communication materials.
- Experience in event coordination, using outstanding organisational skills to set priorities and meet deadlines to deliver an industry outcome
- Passion for science and science communication.

**Desirable**:

- Experience in online design and publishing tools (e.g., Canva) for creation of promotional materials and visuals.

**Role Requirements**:

- **As this is a fixed term role, you will require work rights in Australia that match the tenure of the role to be considered.**

**Your new Team - CCDM**:
CCDM at Curtin University brings together university expertise in plant pathology, microbiology, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, data science, geographical information systems, farming systems and agribusiness. CCDM has strong industry partners and focuses on research to overcome key challenges in crop production

**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)

**Applications close**:Monday, 31 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._