$84,470 - $93,865 PRO-RATA (HEW 5)

Fixed term contract (9 months), Part-time (0.6 FTE), Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights,

COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS OFFICER
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$84,470 - $93,865 PRO-RATA (HEW 5)
FIXED TERM (6 MONTHS), PART TIME (0.6FTE)

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

A fun and engaging opportunity has arisen for a flexible Communications & Events Officer for a part-time role supporting CyberWest Hub, WA’s Cyber Security Innovation Hub.

CyberWest Hub is Western Australia’s central force for advancing cybersecurity. We are committed to strengthening the state’s cyber industry, developing a future-ready workforce, and raising cyber awareness across all sectors of the economy. Co-funded through the WA Government’s New Industries Fund, Edith Cowan University and City of Joondalup. The hub is co-located in the Joondalup Innovation Hub with the ECU Security Research Institute, ECU Securing Digital Futures theme leader, and ECU Defence Research at ECU's Joondalup campus.

About the Opportunity
CyberWest Hub is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications and Events Officer to join our team. As the Communications and Events Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic objectives of CyberWest Hub, a leading initiative in Western Australia's cyber security industry. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of cyber security in the region.

The role will be responsible for a variety of tasks including maintaining social media channels, website content, ministerial correspondence, planning and administration support of events from community events to hackathons, and general communications support.

If you are passionate about communications, events, and making a significant impact in the cyber security sector, we encourage you to apply. Join us at CyberWest Hub and be part of shaping the future of cyber security in Western Australia.

About you
You’re a communications professional with an interest in Cyber Security and protecting the community in WA

You excel at building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
You love playing with social media, and testing different methods for engagement
You’re a clever writer, with experience writing for multiple audiences and channels
You enjoy hosting and planning events.
You can manage competing initiatives and deadlines
You’re exceptionally well organised and task-oriented
You have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as marketing and/or communications

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Courage and Personal Excellence.

Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

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This part time, fixed term position attracts a salary of $84,470 - $93,865 pa (paid on a pro-rata basis) plus 17% University superannuation contribution. This is a flexible, part-time position of 2.5-3 days a week based at the ECU Joondalup campus, with some travel to deliver events within metro and regional WA. Some work outside normal business hours to deliver events will be required.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Interested applicants are encouraged to call Cecily Rawlinson on (08) 6304 7185 to discuss this opportunity further.

Application Process
Please upload your resume along with a covering letter (not more than 2 pages) outlining how your experience and expertise align with this role in the context of the above criteria.

Advert Closure
Applications close on Sunday 14th December at 9pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.