Marketing and Communications Officer
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office 2 days from home optional)
Contract: Permanent Part or Full Time
Hourly Rate: $42.10 per hour ($83,186 per annum pro rata)
About the Role
The Marketing and Communications Officer brings Wheatbelt NRM’s stories to life through creative design, digital media, and strategic communication. This role leads the creation of engaging social media content, manages website updates, and crafts compelling visual and written materials that showcase our projects and impact. Working closely with project teams, the Officer boosts visibility and engagement across platforms while tracking and reporting on digital performance to help strengthen community connection and project outcomes.
About Wheatbelt NRM
Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with community, biodiversity, agriculture and government to provide regional leadership and direction for sustainable land use and the conservation of natural resources in the Avon River Basin of Western Australia. You can see our current projects and activities on our website, www.wheatbeltnrm.org.au.
Why Wheatbelt NRM?
We take care of our people because we can’t take care of the environment without them.
Here’s what we offer:
- Flexible working days and times
- 23 annual leave days per year (for full-time equivalent)
- Paid activity breaks and equipment for promoting active office-life
- A remote work policy that respects work-life balance
- Contractual annual salary increases to align with inflation
Selection Criteria
Applicants must address the following criteria in a cover note, supported by a resume demonstrating relevant experience.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in digital engagement, media marketing, or electronic communications.
- Proficiency in graphic design and content creation using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience managing websites (e.g. Squarespace or similar) and producing e-newsletters (e.g. Mailchimp).
Communication Skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and brand-aligned content.
Self-Management
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within established processes and timelines.
- Willingness to take initiative, seek feedback, and adapt to changing priorities.
Time Management
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proven capacity to manage competing priorities across projects while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Ability to plan and deliver timely outputs aligned with project deliverables and reporting cycles.
Data Analysis
- Ability to collect, analyse and report on digital engagement metrics to inform communication strategies.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click “Apply now” at the top left. or email your Cover Letter and Resume as one compiled PDF to hr@wheatbeltnrm.org.au.
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen, or entitled to work in Australia without any sponsorship requirements, and you must have a valid class C driver’s licence. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be considered for this role.
Want to know more? Contact Maren Lavery at MLavery@wheatbeltnrm.org.au or call 08 9670 3103 for a confidential discussion.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and people of all ages.
A Note on AI and Application Review
All applications to Wheatbelt NRM are reviewed by people, not artificial intelligence. This helps us maintain a fair and thoughtful recruitment process, though it may mean a slower response time during high application periods. You’re welcome to contact hr@wheatbeltnrm.org.au at any time for an update on your application status. If you choose to use AI tools when preparing your application, we recommend removing emojis and ensuring the language reflects your own voice, knowledge and experience.
