About the Organisation:

Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC is on a mission to transform Australia’s agricultural sector by investing in research and development that delivers measurable, real-world sustainability outcomes.

Our research teams are leading truly groundbreaking projects to drive innovation by advancing practical, scalable solutions that enable producers to reduce emissions, enhance productivity and protect natural resources.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Communications and Engagement Officer to join our team. This multifaceted role is crucial for creating engaging content, enhancing our organisation's public image, and effectively disseminating key messages across various platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering multiple project communication plans, managing our social media presence and creating compelling content across multiple platforms, and providing essential support for our many events across Australia.

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop and implement strategies to boost brand awareness and engagement across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube;
• Create and schedule engaging content, including text, images, and videos;
• Write and edit high-quality content for our website, newsletters, blogs, and marketing materials;
• Craft compelling stories that align with our organisation's mission and values;
• Collaborate with teams to find content opportunities and produce multimedia content like videos and podcasts;
• Provide communication support for events, including pre-event promotion and on-site content creation;
• Assist with event-related materials such as invitations and presentations;
• Support the team in planning and running events across Australia;
• Work with project teams to create communication plans and supporting materials;
• Draft and distribute media releases and alerts to promote news and achievements; and
• Coordinate media interviews and prepare spokespeople with key messages.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field;
• Proven experience (typically 4+ years) in a similar communications role with a focus on media relations, social media, and content creation;
• Proficiency in using social media management platforms and analytics tools;
• Experience with content creation software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus;
• A confident communicator, who can identify and tell a story using a variety of tools and techniques, across many platforms;
• A team player who can translate complex, scientific data and information into pitch perfect posts and relatable reels;
• An accessible, reliable and important member of our project teams, who is able to manage large workloads and meet deadlines; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Erica Brush at u&u on 07 3232 9129 quoting reference number 42089.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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