Communications Officer (Remote)

Communications Officer | Austroads | Australia

Austroads is looking for a talented and creative person with an eye for preparing documents and reports with a commitment to continuous improvement to join our team. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit busy team and to continue to develop your career.

About the role:

As a part of the Communications team at Austroads this role aims to assist with the development and implementation of effective communication activities for the organisation. This can include but is not limited to the following key functions.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Assisting with preparing documents for publication including technical and research reports, Austroads Guides, corporate reports and the like
• Assisting with the development and delivery of stakeholder communication strategies
• Assisting with the promotion of Austroads including preparing website content, social media updates, media releases and newsletters
• Assisting with the delivery of the Austroads Knowledge Sharing Strategy targeting practitioners including project specific communications
• Assisting with the delivery of webinars and in-person events 
• Assisting with the preparation of correspondence, papers, reports and presentations
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public
• Maintaining and adhere to Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the role
• Other duties as directed

About you:

The role will suit an exceptional communicator with experience in preparing multipage documents for publication following style guides, having a service focused approach and a strong attention to detail. Specifically, the successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing or a related discipline
• Experience preparing multipage documents for publication following a style guide for presentation and expression 
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Acrobat to produce publications, graphics and advertisements
• A high level of proficiency in Office 365 applications
• Experience using website content management systems and other online communication tools
• Strong organisational ability managing multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities

Austroads Benefits:

• Access to Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their immediate family
• Extra 5 days personal leave per financial year
• Wellbeing allowance of up to $500 per financial year
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working from home available
• Additional paid parental leave entitlements
• Further education and professional development subsidisation and leave support. 
• Access to further professional development through LinkedIn Learning subscription

The full position description can be found at www.Austroads.com.au/careers.

The successful candidate will be required to complete and provide a National Police Check (no older than 1 month) prior to their commencement with Austroads.

To apply for this role, please press “Quick Apply” and upload your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, and why you would be an exceptional candidate.

About Austroads:

Austroads is the collective of the Australian and New Zealand transport agencies representing all levels of government. We provide high-quality, practical and impartial advice, information, tools and services to help our members to deliver efficient, reliable and safe mobility to their customers.

Austroads employs approx. 90 people, with a national office and includes Austroads Enterprise business unit, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information Service (NEVDIS) based in Sydney, staff based in Brisbane, and Transport Certification Australia (TCA) based in Melbourne.

Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work.

Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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