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The Department of Training and Workforce Development is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to join our Communications and Marketing branch. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join a progressive and active State Government agency.
About the role
In this role you will develop and manage internal and external communications and marketing activities to raise awareness of training and apprenticeship options, the broader training sector and the Department of Training and Workforce Development among key stakeholders. The modes of communication include advertising campaigns, evens, publications, online and social media.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in corporate communications, in either the public or private sector. We are looking for candidates with strong project management skills who can work across the organisation and manage multiple, diverse projects and having substantial functional knowledge of contract development and evaluation.
Want to know more?
If this sounds like you and you are looking for a new challenge within an innovative and progressive public sector organisation, we would like to hear from you. Please refer to the job description form for full position details and the Application Package as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For further information about the position, call Steve Worner, A/Director Communications and Marketing, on (08) 6551 5600.
About the Department of Training and Workforce Development
The Department of Training and Workforce Development, in addition to its vital training role, now has a much broader responsibility which includes a focus on workforce development
Our Vision - A skilled workforce to maximise the State’s economic potential for the benefit of the Western Australian community.
Our Mission - To support the State’s sustained economic expansion by leading and coordinating workforce development strategies and driving a responsive, flexible training system within a State and national framework.
Find out more by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au
Work Benefits and Other Conditions
The position is centrally located in Osborne Park in the new state of the art Optima building. Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- generous leave entitlements including four weeks annual leave, three weeks paid personal leave, including family carers leave and 13 weeks long service leave (after seven years of continuous service)
- salary packaging options
- access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives including employee assistance program, funded flu vaccinations, as well as corporate discounts on gym memberships in some locations, and
- access to a variety of professional development and training opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Please submit an application form, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume and a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the requirements of the position as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. Your CV should provide sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role.
It is recommended that you review the attachments to this advertisement including the application package. If you require assistance or cannot access the documents, please contact Steve Worner on (08) 6551 5600.
Applications will only be accepted by email to:
Steve Worner on stephen.worner@dtwd.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions
The recommended applicant for the position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Applicants with a conviction or found guilty before a court are not automatically precluded from employment by the Department of Training and Workforce Development. Each case will be considered on its merits.
For positions involved in child-related work, a Working with Children Check will be required.
Please note…
You are reminded that the onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time.
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date if required to extend the field of applicants.
Proforma, late and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Applications close 12 January 2012 at 4:00pm (WST).
| Salary: | Level 6, $84,557- $93,633 pa, PSGOGA |
| Location: | Osborne Park |
| Position No: | 00030183 |
| Work Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 2012-01-12 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| Attachments: | - 00030183 - l6 - public relations coordinator - jdf.pdf |
| - advert application package dtwd.pdf | |
| - vacancy application form april 2011.doc |
