Communication Information – CSOF4

Role summary for potential applicants

Advertised Job Title: / Communication Advisor – Information Management and Technology
Reference Number: / 41882
Classification: / CSOF4
Salary Range: / AU $78KtoAU $88Kplus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location: / Negotiable (Sydney or Canberra Preferred)
Tenure: / Specified Term – 2 years
Relocation assistance: / Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications are open to: / Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
For Specified Term positions, we will accept applications from Temporary Residents with working rights for the length of the term, who do not require sponsorship.
Functional Area: / Communication and Information
% Client Focus - Internal: / 90%
% Client Focus - External: / 10%
Reports to the: / Executive Manager of Communications for the Digital, National Facilities and Collections (DNFC) Sector
Number of Direct Reports: / 0
Role Overview:
The role of Communication staff in CSIRO is to support the delivery of science and innovation through the provision of effective communication, either within or outside CSIRO, to enhance CSIRO's brand and promote its capabilities.
The Communication Advisor will be tasked with utilising communications expertise and relevant domain knowledge to implement a range of activities for the Information Management and Technology (IMT) team, focused on delivering IMT’s strategy for CSIRO.
The position will be focussed on the IMT team and report to the Executive Manager of the Digital, National Facilities and Collections (DNFC) communication team. The role will deliver internal communication, blogs and other written materials, assist with change management activities, work with IMT service owners to create and manage an internal online presence, draft internal communication strategiesand related materials, and help organise conferences and events.
Duties and Key Result Areas:
  • Establish and maintain relationships with IMT service owners and teams, and other key stakeholders, to deliver effective comms activities and fulfil IMT’s strategic goals
  • Develop user-focused content for IMT services
  • Contribute to the implementation of IMT strategy and help align communication plans and activities with CSIRO-wide strategy implementation
  • Lead small projects to deliver campaigns, influence and negotiate with stakeholders,and collaborate to deliver impact
  • Understand and implement communication policies and plans to deliver communicationand marketing expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Media production
  • Professional writing (journalism, speech writing, copywriting)
  • Employee engagement and stakeholder engagement
  • Digital communication
  • Brand management
  • Event management
  • Change management
  • Demonstrate a flexible, adaptive and responsive approach to delivering communication activities with the DNFC communication team and CSIRO’s wider CSIRO communication team
  • Deliver effective communication outcomes using sound judgment and applying contemporary communication and marketing skills
  • Generate improved solutions in work situations, trying creative ways to adapt to and deal with problems and opportunities.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm (physical and psychological) goals.
  • Other duties as directed.

Selection Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-Requisites:
1.Education/Qualifications: A Certificate or tertiary qualification in a relevant area, such asCommunications and/or relevant work experience.
2.Communication: The ability to clearly convey information and ideas, adapted to others needs and priorities, and establish effective interpersonal relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
3.Behaviours: A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
4.Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, adapting to changing circumstances and new responsibilities and maintain professionalism and flexibility.
5.Problem Solving: Proven ability to investigate underlying issues of complex and ill-defined problems and develop appropriate responses through abstract thinking and using creative solutions.
Essential Criteria:
1.Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data – such as IMT service information - into consumer-friendly materials, including developing intranet pages, user communications and change management activities
2.Demonstrated experience developing communication and/or marketing plans, and the ability to project manage events with experience in areas such as professional writing, employee engagement, change management, brand management and media production
3.Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and operate well in an often complex, ambiguous and fast moving environment to achieve key objectives
4.Initiative and flexibility to contribute to a variety of communication and marketing channels and outputs across different areas of the IMT business unit and the wider CSIRO communication function
5.Demonstrated understanding and experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Media production
  • Professional writing (journalism, speech writing, copywriting)
  • Digital communication
  • Brand management
  • Employee and stakeholder engagement
  • Event management
  • Change management
CSIRO Values:
As Australia’s Innovation Catalyst, CSIRO has strategic actions underpinned by behaviours aligned to Excellent science, Inclusion, Trust & Respect, Health, Safety & Environment and Deliver on commitments. In your application and at interview you will need to demonstrate alignment with these behaviours.
Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at Candidates are asked to submit their Expression of Interest in this role. This should include a covering letter and resume taking the selection criteria into account.
You may be asked to provide additional information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will enhance your application so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers. Applicants who do not provide the information when requested may not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: .
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information please contact:
Owen Craigvia email: phone: +61 2 9490 8201
Please do not email your application directly to Owen Craig. Applications received via this method will not be considered.
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