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Communications Officer
The Opportunity
The Communications and Development team implements the Institute's overall communications, marketing and philanthropy strategies, as well as supporting researchers, teams and projects to promote their work and achievements.
The Role
We're looking for a talented Communications Officer to join our dynamic growing team.
This is an entry-level opportunity that would suit a recent outstanding graduate, or someone with 2-5 years communications/public relations experience. This is a full-time position for a fixed term of 3 years, with the possibility of extension.
Your Experience
The successful candidate will have a communications, public relations or marketing degree with relevant intern or work experience. We're looking for someone who is passionate about science and child health and is pro-active, hardworking, hands-on and a team player.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who has:
- Excellent written and verbal skills and a keen an eye for detail.
- A strong interest in innovative communication channels including video and digital.
- The ability to think creatively and show initiative.
- A positive can-do attitude and great relationship building skills.
In return, we'll offer you:
- A unique role within a creative, dynamic and high-performing team.
- A flexible, interesting work environment.
- A real opportunity to develop your career.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please provide your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and CV telling us why you'd be perfect for this role to applications@telethonkids.org.au
Please quote the position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Tammy Gibbs
Email: tammy.gibbs@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Friday 22 March 2019.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.