Communications Officer
Communications Officer
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Job Description
- Join a futurefocused institute at the forefront of data science and AI shaping research and innovation that connects academia industry and community.
- Enjoy a flexible creative role with scope to shape strategy grow your professional profile and work across diverse highprofile projects spanning academia industry and community.
- Parttime (0.6 FTE (22.5hrs/week)) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $91833 $97052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The UWA Data Institute (UWA DI) leverages UWAs expertise in datadriven research and innovation to facilitate research collaboration between academia industry government and the community. It is a gateway into data science and artificial intelligence research at UWA an enabler of strategic crossdisciplinary research and a provider of significant quality engagement opportunities across UWA industry and the community.
We are looking to expand our team with a parttime (0.6 FTE) Communications Officer who will strategically position and implement our communication activities help deliver events and assist in the general running of the Institute.
About the opportunity
- You will plan implement coordinate and assess communication activities to support the Institutes strategic goals.
- Work across social media web content marketing and events liaising with a broad network of stakeholders including internal teams Advisory Board members sponsors and external partners.
- Create and publish engaging and relevant social media and web content to increase engagement and enhance digital presence. Track analyse and report on social media and website performance metrics and provide insights for improvement.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Substantial relevant experience in communications social media marketing and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in event planning and coordination with the ability to plan execute and evaluate communications strategies.
- Proficiency in graphic design multimedia content creation social media management and web content management (including WordPress and Elementor).
- Proficiency in social media management and website content creation.
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To learn more about this opportunity please contact Julianne Sparke at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 19th June 2025 (closing date may be brought forward if there are a high volume of applications).
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
