This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
WA College of Agriculture – Narrogin (WACoA Narrogin) provides day and residential students with a range of agricultural-based curricula from Years 10 to 12. We are located on the outskirts of Narrogin, 195 kms south-east of Perth and function across three sections: Class, Farm and Trades in addition to being a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 50506). We have approximately 150 students enrolled for 2025 who come from across WA due to their interest in our particular agricultural context.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.narroginag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
WWACOA is seeking a Public Relations Officer who is flexible, enthusiastic and willing to work collaboratively within our friendly team.
Public Relations Officers will provide support in the development and management of the school’s strategic, communications, and marketing plan whilst assisting in the production of the school’s printed and online publications, including school newsletters, social media, website, various reports, and events.
The successful applicant will also assist school leadership in ensuring internal and external school communications are coordinated effectively. Relationships are a key part of the Public Relations Officer role, therefore, the successful candidate will ideally possess well developed interpersonal skills, initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Public Relations Officers are encouraged to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, families and members of the community.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clare Roser, Principal on (08) 9881 9700 or emailing Clare.Roser@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound written communications skills, including the ability to gather and edit material for printed and online publications.
- Demonstrated well-developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment to meet conflicting timeframes.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain multimedia platforms.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS955491
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 March 2025
