* 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
* 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
* 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
* Salary packaging options.
* 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
* 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
* Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Communications and Marketing Officer
Job no: 522946
Work type: Part Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Administration & Executive support
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).
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 8 th 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.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 20 Mar 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Apr 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
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