Location:
East Perth
Division:
Strategy and Communications Directorate
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Classification:
Level 4 $81,988 - $92,292 pa MRWA EBA + 9.5% superannuation
Position Number:
P0062661
Closing Date:
2019-09-23 1:00 PM
Attachments:
- applicant information.pdf
- job role statement p0062661.pdf
- working with us.pdf
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Public Relations Coordinator
About the Role
The Strategy and Communications Directorate at Main Roads is focused on creating a consistent, valuable and centralised approach to communication across the organisation. The Directorate is integral in engaging stakeholders, communicating Main Road’s projects to the community, and informing and educating the community about new transport initiatives for the State. The Directorate is also responsible for the development, evolution and governance of our Main Roads strategy, ‘Keeping WA Moving’.
Within the Strategy & Communications Directorate, the Media team provides strategic advice and assistance with media liaison across the organisation. The Media team are looking for an enthusiastic, professional individual to join the team as Public Relations Coordinator. This role is responsible for coordinating public relations and media activities, including preparing media statements, coordinating media interviews, managing ministerial events, media and government relations and liaison, media monitoring, and providing advice and coaching on media management.
The successful candidate will have experience in working with the media, planning events, and a sound understanding of public relations processes and practices. Your ability to build and enhance relationships at a high level and provide customer focused service will be critical to your success in this role.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you we encourage you to apply.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity please contact Yolanda Vos on (08) 9323 6329.
For general enquiries please contact Megan Pearce on (08) 9323 4599 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
To find out more about Main Roads and to view our Annual Report please visit our website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Submitting Your Application
Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV demonstrating their relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
Please also submit a statement outlining your sound skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than two (2) pages:
- Working with the media
- Public relations processes and practices, including event planning
- Creative written communication
- Building and enhancing stakeholder and customer relationships
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
Please submit evidence of your current motor vehicle driver’s licence. Applicants selected for appointment will need to provide originals prior to appointment.
You will be asked to complete several questions - please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
Applicants may be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to complete a National Police Clearance as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
Which direction will you take?
Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for the State's highways and main roads. With an expansive asset portfolio and a long term strategic vision for the state, we are committed to providing world-class outcomes for our customers through a safe, reliable and sustainable road-based transport system. We work in partnership with The Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority to deliver integrated and intelligent transport systems and services.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people from a diverse background to apply.