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The Opportunity

• Join team CSIRO and make the Impossible possible! 
• Does the idea of delivering compelling stories to Australia interest you? 
• Create impact via your communications expertise

We are seeking a talented Communication Advisor to help drive the delivery on an exciting communication program for our work across our Health and Biosecurity (H&B) Business Unit. As the H&B Communication Advisor you will leverage your expertise and knowledge to help support the development and delivery of communication activities which are aligned with CSIRO’s Corporate Affairs and H&B Business Unit strategies. Focusing on CSIRO’s work in human health, you will deliver a range of activities including writing media releases, blogs, creating digital and social media content, writing web content, assisting with event management, drafting communication plans and managing media. Overall, this role will help the H&B Business Unit identify and engage stakeholders and communicate about a range of projects which showcase CSIRO’s brand.

Your natural curiosity in wanting to bring information and events to life coupled with your ability to work in a collaborative environment which is fast-paced and changeable will see you well placed to join the team. If weaving stories and sharing information to Australia about the impressive and important work that CSIRO undertakes is striking a chord with you, this may be the role you've been waiting for!

Your duties will include:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of integrated communication plans leveraging media relations, digital and social content and marketing communications to build and protect the CSIRO brand with a focus on ensuring we are relevant, engaging and accessible.
• Establish and maintain trusted advisor relationships with researchers, project partners and other stakeholders to deliver on key CSIRO priorities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of high impact events
• Track communications and engagement campaigns and then report on outcomes, sharing learnings with the wider team. 
• Liaise with media to identify and develop compelling stories about H&B Business Unit projects.
• Engage with the broader Corporate Affairs team to help support the promotion of projects across digital and social media channels.
• Assist the Communication Manager with the identification and management of issues, as required.
• Support the Communication Manager and wider H&B Business Unit communication team with other Business Unit and program activities, as required.
• Build and maintain team-focused relationships across all areas of the CSIRO Corporate Affairs team, sharing knowledge and working together in pursuit of the development and promotion of best practice communication.

Location: Open to candidates in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth
Salary: AU$87,068 - AU$98,504 per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 12 months
Reference: 87024

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and relevant experience in communications – PR, marketing, digital, media or journalism.
• Experience delivering integrated communication plans across traditional media, digital and social media channels.
• A history of demonstrated professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and to show attention to detail and quality focus.
• Be a team player with an ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

23 August 2022, 11:00pm AEST