Wanted: Savvy project communications professional to manage stakeholder engagement and communications for the Spatial WA program.
What is Spatial WA? Put simply, this is a once in a lifetime digital transformation program for WA Government. Gain an insight into Spatial WA here.
About the role
Spatial WA is a five-year Program to deliver a whole of government Advanced Spatial Digital Twin for the State. It will enable agencies to access, share and use spatial and non-spatial data with advanced capabilities for visualisation, analytics, predictive modelling, and digital workflows, to improve collaboration and decision making across government. The Program is complex and will be delivered in a dynamic and fast paced project environment, working with key agencies across the sector to deliver the outcomes needed for the State.
Landgate, as the delivery agency for Spatial WA, is seeking a Communications and Engagement Lead to deliver strategic communications across the Program. The lead will be responsible for generating key messaging for the Program, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and maintaining all Spatial WA channels such as website social media and traditional media.
Working on Spatial WA will provide you:
- Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, to explore opportunities to solve some of Governments biggest challenges.
- A chance to improve how WA Government streamlines collaboration to explore new opportunities for State projects and priorities.
- Flexibility of working rosters, allowing up to 50% per fortnight as work from home.
This role will be offered on a fixed term basis up until to 30 June 2028, with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
If you would like further information, please contact, Vanessa Bongiorno, Spatial WA Program Manager, on 0491 055 743 or email vanessa.bongiorno@landgate.wa.gov.au (but please don’t send your application here).
We also have other advertised opportunities within the Spatial WA program that may interest you:
About Landgate
Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information. Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career.
We are committed to increasing First Nations representation across Landgate and creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. For Landgate to achieve this, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants however First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply and if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment. What does this mean? See our FAQ for more information. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 for additional resources to support your application.
Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and firmly believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Landgate has achieved White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation.
For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, please demonstrate:
- Strong experience in project communications, especially relating to developing and implementing a range of online and face to face communication and engagement strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain complex concepts and information and to tailor your style and format for a range of audiences.
- Organisational skills to establish timeframes for activities and work effectively under pressure and respond to changing situations to deliver quality outcomes on deadline and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills and sound judgment to navigate relationships, overcome barriers and negotiate to resolve issues and conflicts.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by:
- Submitting a Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
- A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under role requirements. Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria and the values we are seeking.
Other Important Information You Need to Know!
Vacancies may be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. If a similar vacancy in a similar location becomes available in the next 12 months, applicants deemed suitable may be considered.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.
If you have any needs that require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au.
