Journalist/Communications Officer

 

Education sector

Would suit graduate with some experience

17% superannuation

ACER is a national, independent, not-for-profit educational research and development organisation.  We are currently seeking a qualified Journalist/Communications Officer to promote ACER’s work through the writing of journalistic articles, preparing ????? ????? corporate publications and assisting with internal communication to the organisation.

In this role you will research, interview sources and write articles about the work of ACER and ghostwrite articles and opinion pieces for external publications.  You will also assist other members of the Corporate Communications team with preparing ????? ?????, directing media enquiries, contributing to the staff newsletter and preparing ????? ????? corporate publications such as the annual report.

To be successful in this role you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification (preferably in Journalism and/or Public Relations) and possess excellent writing and editorial abilities.  Experience with Microsoft programs is essential, with experience with Quark Express and InDesign desirable.  Ideally we are seeking someone with good interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in educational research and the promotion of research-based knowledge and products.

This is a full time position for an initial term of two years with salary commencing at $54,773 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2009