Communications and Business Administration Officer – Full Time

The Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia is a public not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, with tripartite membership covering Primary Industries, Government and Education sectors. The Foundation works to encourage increased teaching and learning about food and fibre production in Australian schools.
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The Foundation is a member-based organisation working with an extensive network of educators, primary producers and others. 

•           Remuneration package $75,000 commensurate with experience, plus superannuation
•           Monday to Friday, flexible hours
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The Communications and Business Administration Officer is responsible for managing PIEFA’s internal and external communications. The incumbent must be enthusiastic and details focussed, ready to join our small but busy team. This role is responsible for the planning and delivery of the organisation’s overall marketing and communications strategy, assisting the CEO in meeting targets and in maintaining relationships with our partners. They are also responsible for key administration tasks, including coordinating financial processes, managing memberships and contacts databases and ensuring a high level of administrative support for the CEO.

The successful candidate will ensure that the Foundation makes the distinctive contribution to industry, educators and government, set out in the Strategic Plan. Specifically, this role will lead the communications and media strategy for PIEFA, driving growth and increased brand awareness of PIEFA, as well as support the Foundation’s administration requirements. 

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, demonstrable experience in communication planning and execution preferably in primary industries/agriculture (but not essential), relevant qualification in marketing, media or communications, experience in administration and good knowledge and skills in website design and management. Also, ideally located in the Hawkesbury/Western Sydney and may work from home (must have good internet connectivity) subject to Covid restrictions. Applications will be accepted and considered from anywhere in Australia. 

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For more information, or to apply, contact Ann at WRHR, email: aconway@wrhr.com.au or call mobile: 0400 103 740.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 25 October 2021