The International Energy Centre is an innovative network of leading Australian universities and industry collaborators. The mission of IEC is to be a world leader in educating the next generation of experts in the energy sector to address energy challenges and provide solutions for a low carbon world.
The successful candidate will develop and coordinate the IEC Marketing and Communications Plan with a strong focus on promoting IEC education and training activities, particularly the Master of Energy Studies, a program launched in 2012. The IEC Masters program is at the forefront of current and evolving practice, providing students with multi-disciplinary skills to deliver integrated solutions to complex environmental/energy issues. The role will be to increase the profile of IEC in its key Australian and international markets (South America, South Africa, Asia).
The role will involve updating the current marketing and communications plan and coordinating its implementation. IEC current marketing strategy includes a mix of ongoing market research, direct marketing and building relationships with key partners. Coordinating the centre’s public relations and communications strategy is also part of this role. Previous experience in preparing electronic communications materials, printed promotional materials, media releases and advertising is essential to this role.
The ideal candidate will have a proactive ‘can do’ attitude, ready to take on the challenge of supporting a fast-growing, newly established company.
Essential
- Formal qualifications in marketing and/or communications.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of marketing plans and communications strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in development and execution of a successful marketing strategy for recruiting international and domestic students.
- Experience in the higher education marketing sector, preferably with experience in Asia-Pacific.
- Demonstrated high level computer skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and web-based applications (website content management systems and emailing systems).
- Well-developed written communication skills, preferably with demonstrated ability to design, write and oversee the production of quality communications and marketing materials.
- Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and liaise with a range of stakeholders on a wide range of technical and management issues.
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Desirable
- Existing relationships or willingness to build relationships with higher education and energy organisations in IEC target markets.
- Knowledge of scholarship programs in Australia and overseas.
- An appreciation of Australia’s strengths in education and an understanding of current environmental issues linked to energy, climate and sustainability.
Total remuneration package: $50,000 to $55,000 per annum (plus 9% superannuation)
For a complete Position Description, email info@energycentre.com or call Caroline Stott on 07 3129 5236.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to info@energycentre.com.
Applications close COB Sunday 19 February 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview the week beginning 20 February 2012.
The International Energy Centre is a joint venture of The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia, The University of Newcastle and Xstrata Coal.
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They communicate between disciplines – engineering, social science, law, policy, energy, etc. They develop partnerships between professionals and stakeholders. They empower and inspire others to find solutions to environmental problems that provide benefit to current and future generations. And in doing these things, they also address some of the injustices that poverty and scarcity of natural resources have caused in the world.