Job Title: Communications Officer
We are seeking a proactive and creative Communications Officer to support the work of the Communications Team at Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES). Working closely with the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager and the Research Communications and Events Coordinator, you will play a key role in promoting the Centre's research, initiatives, and events across a range of digital and traditional platforms.
About the Role:
* Research, write, edit, and source content for a range of channels including the Centre's website, newsletters, media releases, and social media platforms.
* Create visually engaging communication materials using digital tools, ensuring consistency with ACSES brand and style guidelines.
* Translate complex research findings into accessible, audience-appropriate formats such as fact sheets, articles, and videos.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Digital and social media coordination - plan, develop, and monitor social media campaigns to promote the Centre's work and engage key audiences.
* Maintain and update the Centre's digital channels including the website, newsletter, and shared inbox.
* Track digital engagement and support reporting on communications performance.
Events:
* Assist in planning, promoting, and delivering high-level events, workshops and functions, including logistics such as speaker coordination, registrations, and venue setup.
* Contribute to the development of promotional materials and displays for events.
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Assist in the maintenance of stakeholder and media contact databases.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support ACSES's visibility and partnerships.
General Support:
* Conduct interviews, liaise with media, gather quotes and testimonials as needed for communications products.
* Undertake other communications-related duties as directed by the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager.
Selection Criteria:
* A relevant tertiary degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Proven experience in copywriting and editing for a range of audiences and formats.
* Experience in producing multimedia content tailored to specific platforms and target audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, create, schedule and monitor social media campaigns.
* Experience in coordinating events, including logistics, communications and stakeholder engagement.
* Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders in a complex environment.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
About Us:
ACSES is a national research and policy centre funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and based at Curtin University. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice in higher education to promote equity.
What We Offer:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, Curtin's 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.