"Communications and Marketing Officer"

Job Description:

Communications and Marketing Officer

• Contribute to creative and impactful communications and marketing campaigns that underpin the work of the Perth USAsia Centre
• Shape our social media, eDM and website channels to reach a broad suite of stakeholders in Australia and overseas.
• Part-Time appointment (0.5FTE) on a fixed term basis for one year, (possibility of extension).
• Base salary range: $95,231 – 100,643 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.

About the area

The Perth USAsia Centre (the Centre) is a non-partisan and not-for profit institution. Through research and educational activities, the Centre strengthens strategic thinking between Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States and engages thought leaders to address challenges and opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Based at The University of Western Australia, the Centre is an independent company and shares the values of the University. It has a strong commitment to personal effectiveness, working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results. There is an expectation that this role would be based in Perth.

This position sits within the Communications team, which is responsible for the delivery of innovative, professional, and strategic communication, marketing and engagement activities.

About the opportunity

• Contribute creative marketing ideas and support integrated marketing campaigns to enhance the Centre’s reach and engagement across diverse channels and platforms.
• Coordinate, maintain and report on the Centre’s social media channels, including content creation, campaign ideas, scheduling and platform analytics.
• Produce and deliver the Centre’s eDM campaigns, including coordinating content, branding, scheduling and performance reporting.
• Desirable criteria listed in the position description include capabilities transferable across a small team of marketing and communications professionals. These criteria are not essential to apply for the Communications and Marketing Officer role.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience in communications and marketing.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and ensure complex ideas are communicated clearly and effectively.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong cross-cultural awareness with the ability to engage diverse groups effectively

Special Requirements

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate.
• Occasional early morning and after-hours work (to be negotiated).

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD Communications and Marketing Officer (522946).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Parisa De Jonge at parisa.dejonge@perthusasia.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 8th April 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.