Remote-Ready Horticultural Projects Communications Lead

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi work arrangements (WFH up to 50%

Generous leave entitlements

Modern, accessible offices

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in Western Australia is seeking a Project Officer for a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2027, with potential extension or permanency. You will deliver operational and strategic communication activities to promote horticultural research outcomes and support effective stakeholder engagement, working with project teams and partners.

You will collaborate with external stakeholders, funding bodies and other government

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality communications materials.
• Developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Providing communications advice on messaging and reputational issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational and strategic communication activities to promote horticultural research outcomes.
• Collaborate with project teams, external stakeholders and funding bodies to communicate results clearly and timely.
• Ensure compliance with research agreements and provide targeted information to key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in Western Australia is seeking a Project Officer for a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2027, with potential extension or permanency. You will deliver operational and strategic communication activities to promote horticultural research outcomes and support effective stakeholder engagement, working with project teams and partners.

You will collaborate with external stakeholders, funding bodies and other government