About WATC
As the State’s central financial services provider, Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) partners with Western Australian government entities to achieve sound financial management outcomes, while providing investors with secure and sustainable opportunities.
WATC cares about the financial health of the Western Australia’s government sector and provides a comprehensive range of corporate finance products covering borrowing, investing, foreign exchange, treasury management and advisory services. You can find out more about the organisation including its purpose, history and key activities by visiting www.watc.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity
WATC is seeking a Communications and Marketing Officer to join its dynamic team to support the delivery of internal and external marketing and communication activities and initiatives.
This role supports the wider Marketing and Communications team with the delivery of day-to-day operational activities, while also contributing to the development and implementation of a range of marketing and communication initiatives in line with agreed stakeholder marketing and communication plans.
In assisting the Marketing and Communications team, key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the timely delivery of corporate marketing and communication activities and initiatives.
- Assisting in the creation of engaging, brand-aligned content for internal and external audiences across various channels.
- Assisting in the maintenance and management of various channels.
- Assisting with the management and distribution of communications.
- Contributing to the timely publication of WATC reports, publications and presentations.
- Applying consistent standards of communication and branding across all channels.
- Providing support and advice to WATC staff on internal and external communications.
- Contributing to delivery of a calendar of corporate events.
- Contributing to a culture of collaboration and teamwork across the Marketing and Communications business unit and WATC more broadly.
About You
Applicants for this role require an understanding of contemporary marketing and communication principles and practices. This role also requires someone with sound verbal and written communication skills, and people, relationship and organisational skills to work collaboratively with stakeholders in supporting the delivery of marketing and communications activities and initiatives.
If you are seeking a role where you can build on your marketing and communications skills and demonstrate these capabilities, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for applicants with:
- Previous experience in supporting the delivery of marketing and communications initiatives and in writing and creating engaging content.
- Foundational spoken and written communications skills.
- Foundational people and relationship management skills.
- Foundational organisational skills.
- Foundational knowledge of general-purpose software tools (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and Dynamics), video editing, email marketing, desktop publishing/design tools (including Adobe suite of products), stakeholder management, and content management systems.
- Foundational understanding of contemporary marketing and communications principles and practices.
- Foundational internal and external channel management skills.
- Foundational design and creative skills.
WATC values shape their behaviours and define how they relate to each other, their clients and their community:
Integrity – We are open, honest and accountable; we adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. We honour our promises.
Partnership – We work collaboratively with our stakeholders and colleagues towards achieving successful outcomes.
Adaptability – We challenge ourselves to think creatively and to continuously improve.
Achievement – We are engaged and focused on delivering valued outcomes for WA.
Leadership – We use our knowledge and experience to contribute to the long-term benefit of WA.
Employee Benefits
WATC offer a range of benefits beyond remuneration that include:
- Flexible work arrangements:
- Excellent work / life balance;
- Working from home options and flexible start and finish times; and
- Compressed work schedules and part time work opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing focus:
- Calendar of a range of wellbeing initiatives;
- Two wellbeing days annually; and
- Discounted health insurance.
- Generous personal leave:
- 12.5 days personal leave per year;
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government paid parental leave scheme); and
- Access to purchase additional leave.
- Diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment:
- Strong organisational focus on diversity and inclusion;
- A range of staff initiatives to drive First Nations awareness and support women in finance; and
- A reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities:
- Training courses;
- Professional memberships; and
- Structured learning opportunities.
- Contemporary offices:
- Sit-stand desks and personal lockers;
- Free gym access and fitness classes in the building; and
- Excellent end of trip facilities.
To find out more about the benefits of working at WATC, visit www.watc.wa.gov.au/about-us/careers.
How to Apply
Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment tools that might include behavioural and cognitive surveys, technical skill activities, reference checks and verification of Australian working rights.
Only candidates with unrestricted working rights in Australia will be considered.
WATC are committed to employing highly skilled people, with diverse backgrounds and experiences and embrace diversity of all kinds including supporting Women In STEM.
For further information please contact Denise Wetherall, National General Manager – Government on 0408 000 109 or dwetherall@beilbydt.com.au or click the link to download a copy of the Application Information Pack.
www.beilbydt.com.au/application-packs/
Please apply online at www.beilbydt.com.au by submitting a cover letter and resume (Word or PDF format) and quoting reference number 1357136.
Please note that applications will be assessed as they are submitted, so prompt submissions are encouraged.
