The Opportunity

• Use your communications expertise to support the corporate affairs for the Services business unit
• Excellent part-time opportunity for an experienced communication advisor
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s national science agency

CSIRO is looking to appoint a Communication Advisor within its Services business unit. Communication Advisor uses communications expertise / specialisation and relevant domain knowledge to contribute and implement a communication strategy for the Services business unit that is aligned with the broader Corporate Affairs Strategy and Services strategy.

Support, and sometimes lead, the creation and delivery of integrated communications and corporate affairs for the Services business unit, primarily focused on external communications and engagement, but with an application to internal audiences as an important stakeholder and message proponent. This role will deliver a range of activities such as writing blogs, media releases, creating digital content, drafting strategies, liaising with media, developing collateral, all of which contribute to ONE CSIRO positioning and enhance the CSIRO brand.

Your duties will include

• Establish and maintain trusted advisor relationships with scientists, BD and other stakeholders to deliver key business unit priorities.
• Contribute to the implementation of the business unit communication strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader Corporate Affairs strategy.
• Contribute to the delivery of integrated plans leveraging media relations, digital and social, content and marketing communications to build and protect CSIRO brand – focusing on ensuring we are relevant, engaging and accessible.
• Where required, lead small project teams to deliver campaigns, influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to deliver impact.

Location: Clayton VIC or Brisbane QLD preferred (other locations will be considered)
Salary: AU $82K- AU $93K (pro-rata) plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 1 year (Part-time 0.6 FTE)
Reference: 59567

To be successful you will need

• Relevant diploma/bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of communication plans, with strong skills and experience in areas such as media relations, public relations, government affairs, digital content creation, marketing and communications.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing circumstances and to operate well with situations that lack clarity in order to achieve team objectives.
• Initiative and flexibility to contribute and work collaboratively across the Corporate Affairs function, to achieve One CSIRO outcomes.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view Position Description

We’re working hard to recruit diverse people and ensure all our people feel supported to do their best work and empowered to let their ideas flourish.

Pre-Requisite/Eligibility

Relevant diploma/bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in a similar role.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close: 07 January 2019