• Permanent, full time position, based in the Perth CBD and available for immediate start.
• Specialist Level position, with a salary range of $69,103 - $124,997, depending on experience, plus 13% superannuation.
• Generous conditions, in accordance with the UnionsWA Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• UnionsWA is the peak union organisation in WA, servicing 28 member unions with 150,000 members.

Are you a passionate communications professional with a strong sense of fairness and social justice? Join us to drive forward the agenda for creating safe and fair workplaces for all.

UnionsWA is the state’s peak union body, representing 28 affiliated unions which have over 150,000 members in Western Australia. Unions provide an opportunity for employees to join together with others in their workplace and their industry to have a say about their pay, conditions, workplace health and safety and the ways in which work may impact on their lives for the better.

The Media Officer is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to enhance UnionsWA’s public image and engagement. This role involves managing media relations, creating content, and coordinating communication efforts across various platforms.

THE ROLE WILL:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, coordinate press releases, interviews, and press conferences.
• Create and edit engaging content for newsletters, websites, social media, and multimedia platforms, ensuring alignment with brand messaging.
• Manage and grow UnionsWA’s social media presence, including content scheduling, engagement, and performance analysis.
• Develop and distribute newsletters and updates, ensuring consistent communication across all work areas.
• Design and produce publications, multimedia content, and branded materials.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans, supporting management as spokespeople and addressing potential issues proactively.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides the selection criteria and more information about the position.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Rikki Hendon on (08) 6313 6000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Media Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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