Corporate Communications Consultant

Full job description
$106,094 - $113,913 (G07) + 17% superannuation
Full time, continuing (permanent) position
Based on our vibrant Bentley Campus!

Reference Number: 1060356

About the Role:

Are you passionate about creating compelling content that captivates the media, stakeholders, staff and the community? We are seeking an experienced Consultant to join our vibrant Corporate Communications team where your words will drive engagement, spark interest, establish connections and leave a lasting impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

As a key member of our collaborative team, you will thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Your organisational prowess and exceptional time-management skills will shine as you navigate competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting. Joining forces with your colleagues, you’ll play a crucial role in crafting Curtin’s narrative by promoting our unique stories primarily through media and social media.

Who we are looking for:
You are a communications professional with a passion for developing and executing strategies that support organisational goals and objectives.
You are an excellent written communicator with experience in deciphering complex material for a broad audience.
You know what the media/journalists want and have proven ability to deliver it.
You have experience in monitoring and measuring media coverage through appropriate platforms (e.g. iSentia, Meltwater).
You are very well-organised, detail-oriented and produce high quality work to short deadlines.
You have exceptional interpersonal skills and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You have previous experience in media relations, PR or as a journalist.
Role Requirements:
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
Up to date resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday, 7th of August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.